| American Datelines: Major News Stories from Colonial Times to the Present Contributor(s): Cray, Ed (Editor), Kotler, Jonathan (Editor), Beller, Miles (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0252071166 ISBN-13: 9780252071164 Publisher: University of Illinois Press OUR PRICE: $26.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2003 Annotation: Capturing history as it unfolded, American Datelines reveals the courage, hope, and grit of the American experience as chronicled in the headlines of the nation's public press from the earliest issue of The Boston News-Letter to major newspapers of today. The original articles in this compelling collection are arranged chronologically and appear as they were first published, providing a lively and unique view of the events that have most influenced American politics and culture. This first paperback edition features an updated introduction and newsworthy additions, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the O. J. Simpson trial, the Clinton impeachment trial, the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, and Bush v. Gore. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: 071.3 |
| LCCN: 2002027190 |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.02" W x 9.4" (1.28 lbs) 440 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Capturing the kick and stir of history as it unfolded, American Datelines reveals the courage, hope, and grit of the American experience as chronicled in the headlines of the nation's public press from the earliest issue of The Boston News-Letter to the major newspapers of today. The original articles in this compelling collection are arranged chronologically and appear as they were first published, providing a lively and unique view of the events that have most influenced politics and culture. Readers can experience the thrill and excitement of breaking news from the real story of Jesse James and the capture of Al Capone to a vibrant portrayal of baseball's first professional African American player and a probing look at the shocking New York Armory show where modern art was born. This first paperback edition features an updated introduction by the editors and several newsworthy additions, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the O. J. Simpson trial, the Clinton impeachment trial, the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, and Bush v. Gore. |