This book was really interesting, I had no idea all of these things happened in one summer and how huge and impact a lot these events had. In covering the events of 1927, Bryson discusses events before and after 1927 that have a relevant impact on the story giving us a more complete view of the indi...
Bill Bryson always does a great job of weaving little oddities into larger, often rambling tales. I really liked these interesting glimpses into such a fascinating few months of American history... and it's a good reminder that every time and place is rich with stories, if only we look for them.
There was a review, a long one. A really, really good one, that would tell you exactly what you want to know about the book, but nothing more. Apparently I failed to save that review. My apologies to you and to Mr Bryson, who really deserved that review.The sixteen-year-old and I read this simultane...
From Goodreads: The summer of 1927 began with one of the signature events of the twentieth century: on May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first man to cross the Atlantic by plane nonstop, and when he landed in Le Bourget airfield near Paris, he ignited an explosion of worldwide rapture and i...
With a focus of the events of the summer of 1927, Bryson provides the reader with an introduction to the historical events that shaped the 1920s. All the major players are here; Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Charles Lindbergh, Henry Ford, Sacco and Vanzetti, Al Capone, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover....
(I initially gave it four stars, then upgraded it to five - I really like this book, and the way it was informative without being overwhelming.)Towards the end of this book, Bryson describes a visit to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, where the Spirit of St Louis (see photo) is display...
Bill Bryson’s book is expertly researched and very well written. It is an interesting exposé about the events of the summer of 1927 and its ultimate influence on America. Known for writing travel books, he has taken the reader on a trip down the decade of the 1920’s. He introduces the reader to anec...
Bill Bryson makes you feel like you are sitting next to someone telling you some stories about the summer of 1927 instead of listening to some dry, boring historian. And some fairly momentous events happened that summer. Most of the events I knew a little about but much less than I thought such as...
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