Sacred Places

Sacred Places American Tourist Attractions in the Nineteenth Century

Paperback (30 Jan 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Originally promoted by the educated and elite and by leading writers and painters, tourism has since become a democratic mass movement. This is a study of 19th-century tourism and its role in shaping American culture. The book gives an analysis of the contribution of certain tourist spots to America's cultural awareness.

Book information

ISBN: 9781558491625
Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
Imprint: University of Massachusetts Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 338.47917304929
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 450g
Height: 230mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 17mm