The Negro Motorist Green Book
The Negro Motorist Green Book

Author: Victor H. Green

Publisher: Colchis Books

Published:

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13:

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The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.

The Homecraft Book
The Homecraft Book

Author: Ann Hathaway

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781515356028

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First published in 1945, this book is a compendium of advice across a myriad of subjects for the post-war woman, wife and mother. By times hilarious, by times disconcerting but always entertaining, it offers bite-sized ampoules of advice on the subjects of house, health, beauty and dress.Press for The Homecraft BookThe Examiner: "a handbook for saving the planet""you'll have the price of the book paid back in no time""a right good read"Woman's Way"Vintage advice"The Irish Times Online Book Reviews"Think life was easier in 1945? ... discover a world of congested scalps, swollen knuckles and furred kettles"Today with Sean O'Rourke, RTE Radio 1"Fascinating and Fun""I love this woman's approach""I was really impressed...the more I read, the more I enjoyed it.""Some of the ideas really did work.""She holds her own""simple but ingenious""entertaining and great fun to try them out"

The Book of Expo Guidebooks
The Book of Expo Guidebooks

Author: Gordon Linden

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-02

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1329778707

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Guidebooks from major International Expositions held between 1929 (Barcelona, Seville) and today (2015, Milan), are interesting records of the entertaining and educational temporary worlds created at these events in various cities throughout the world. Published as ephemeral items to be purchased by fairgoers, copies occasionally turn up at flea markets, in antiquarian bookstores, and on internet bookstore sites. This collection of images from the various events, along with a description of the contents of the books, is sure to appeal to memorabilia collectors as well as those seeking to learn more about the history of Expos and World's Fairs.

The New York World's Fair, 1939/1940
The New York World's Fair, 1939/1940

Author: Richard Wurts

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-05-27

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0486317897

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Photographic tour of best-loved world's fair: the 700-foot-tall Trylon, the 200-foot-wide Perisphere, GM's Futurama ride, 3-D movies, Elektro the 7-foot-tall robot, artwork by Dali and Calder, much more. 155 photographs, map.

Chenille
Chenille

Author: Judith Ann Greason

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780764315114

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A rich visual tour of vintage chenille, displaying hundreds of beautiful bedspreads and a few novelty items along with details that highlight manufacturing techniques and styles. A price guide is included in the captions.