Inventing the Christmas Tree by Bernd Brunner
A charming history of the beloved Christmas tree, how it came out of the forest into the house, and how it has emerged as a global tradition
“An ideal stocking stuffer” —Newsday * Newsday *
“Mr. Brunner meanders pleasantly through the many manifestations of the tradition over the centuries: trees hung with baked goods and fruits; trees hung with toys and ornaments; grand trees standing in the stately homes of the bourgeoisie; scrubby little pines dangling from the rafters of peasant huts; the Rockefeller Center tree; the Charlie Brown tree.” —Eric Felten, The Wall Street Journal -- Eric Felten * The Wall Street Journal *
“A short and entertaining new history.” —Michael Tortorello, The New York Times’ “Home” section -- Michael Tortorello * The New York Times *
House Beautiful included the book in its "Best Books of 2012" piece, under the "If You're Feeling Nostalgic" category * House Beautiful *
"Superb non-fiction books. ... They are archives unto themselves. A repository for dreams, visions, and fears."—Die Zeit
* Die Zeit *“Mr. Brunner meanders pleasantly through the many manifestations of the tradition over the centuries: trees hung with baked goods and fruits; trees hung with toys and ornaments; grand trees standing in the stately homes of the bourgeoisie; scrubby little pines dangling from the rafters of peasant huts; the Rockefeller Center tree; the Charlie Brown tree.” —Eric Felten, The Wall Street Journal -- Eric Felten * The Wall Street Journal *
“A short and entertaining new history.” —Michael Tortorello, The New York Times’ “Home” section -- Michael Tortorello * The New York Times *
House Beautiful included the book in its "Best Books of 2012" piece, under the "If You're Feeling Nostalgic" category * House Beautiful *
Bernd Brunner is a freelance writer who often explores the intersection of cultural history and the history of science in his writings. He divides his time between Istanbul, Turkey, and Berlin, Germany.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300186529 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300186525 |
| Title | Inventing the Christmas Tree |
| Author | Bernd Brunner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2012-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 108 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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