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America 1908 - Jim Rasenberger Historical Account United States Innovations

Description: "America 1908" by Jim Rasenberger is a vivid historical account that captures a pivotal year in the United States, marked by innovation, triumph, and turbulence. The book chronicles a series of remarkable events that defined 1908, a year when America was burgeoning with a sense of limitless possibility. Among these events were the Wright brothers' groundbreaking flight demonstrations, which solidified their status as aviation pioneers, and Henry Ford's introduction of the Model T, which revolutionized transportation and American industry. Rasenberger delves into these technological advancements, illustrating how they embodied the country's ingenuity and ambition. In addition to technological progress, "America 1908" explores significant cultural and social developments. The book covers the Great White Fleet's global naval tour, showcasing America's growing naval power, and the drama of the presidential election that brought William Howard Taft to office. Rasenberger also highlights the tragedies of the year, such as the catastrophic explosion of the steamboat *Larchmont* and the devastating Messina earthquake. Through these diverse narratives, Rasenberger paints a comprehensive portrait of a nation on the cusp of modernity, grappling with both the promise and perils of rapid change. The book underscores how the events of 1908 set the stage for America's 20th-century trajectory, reflecting both the optimism and anxieties of an era.

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Location: Saint Johnsville, New York

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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Unit Type: Unit

Book Series: N/a

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Original Language: English

Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults

Inscribed: No

Edition: First Scribner Hardcover Edition

Type: US History

Era: 2000s

Personalized: No

Features: Dust Jacket

Book Title: America 1908 : The Dawn of Flight, the Race to the Pole, the Invention of the Model T, and the Making of a Modern Nation

Number of Pages: 320 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Scribner

Publication Year: 2007

Item Height: 1.1 in

Topic: United States / 20th Century, General

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: History

Item Weight: 19 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Author: Jim Rasenberger

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Hardcover

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