Local Girl Makes History
Local Girl Makes History
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Summary
A professor's nostalgic journey to childhood tourist attractions reveals their hidden histories and universal relevance.
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Local Girl Makes History by Dana Frank
A historian's nostalgic trip to a series of local daytrip sites takes an unexpected turn as she explores the mysterious draw of these places. Childhood memories and urban myths lead to research into hidden stories, and what's revealed tells much about the politics of history-making. Writing in a personal, funny, and engaging style, Dana Frank brings the reader along on her process of discovery. Full of surprises and plot twists along the way, her adventures are quirky, fun, and informative. Each essay is accompanied by a map and illustrated with photos, news clippings, and memorabilia. Dana Frank is a professor of history at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Dana Frank is Professor of History at UC Santa Cruz. She is the author of Buy American: The Untold Story of Economic Nationalism and Three Strikes: Miners, Musicians, Salesgirls and the Fighting Spirit of the Last Century, co-authored by Howard Zinn. She has published essays in the Washington Post, SF Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News and The Nation.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781931404099 |
| ISBN 10 | 1931404097 |
| Title | Local Girl Makes History |
| Author | Dana Frank |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | City Lights Books |
| Year published | 2007-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 278 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |