Details the ways in which scalping has changed over the years from a one-man business to an agency-controlled enterprise, from performances by Jenny Lind to... Læs mere
Perhaps the single medium in which women have been consistently treated as equal to men is... Læs mere
The electric vehicle seemed poised in 1900 to be a leader, even the dominant force, in the early American car market. They were clean, odorless,... Læs mere
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Traces the history and development of the American bicycle, observing its critical role in the fight for gender equality. The bicycle radically changed the face... Læs mere
Deals with the toothpaste and toothbrush industries from 1900 to 2008. This book shows that during these... Læs mere
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The early 20th century saw the founding of the National Security League, a nationalistic nonprofit organization committed to an... Læs mere
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