Description
Contents: Sesquicentennial – Anniversary of an O.K. Sort (It was Massachusetts editors and New York politicos – nary an Oklahoman among them – who popularized America;s favorite colloquialism one hundred fifty years ago.), Special Salute – Ellis Island’s Rebirth (Before it closed in the 1950’s, this imposing receiving station had processed more than twelve million immigrants. After years of deterioration, the grand main building is now splendidly restored and reopens this fall as a poignant museum honoring those who came to seek the Americn dream.), Food – A Taste of the Old West (In an adobe fort straight off the prairie, an irrepressible chef/historian serves up authentic frontier fare – elk, buffalo bones, rattlesnake. And gourmets keep coming back for more.), Travel – Visiting the Lees’ Virginia (A family biographer goes in search of the houses, the haunts and the history of this energetic Virginia clan.), Restoration – Re-creating the Re-created (Before Williamsburg or Plimoth, Salem’s Pioneer Village was the first to re-enact life in Colonial times. Recently volunteers rallied to save the near-derelict site.), Roundup – Shop Smart at Home (Museum-store catalogues provide beautifully designed gift ideas with a distinctive Americana flavor.)
Issue: October 1990
Condition: Very Good