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Hard at Play: Leisure in America, 1840-1940
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Condition:
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 1992
- Book Title
- Hard at Play: Leisure in America, 1840-1940
- ISBN
- 9780870237928
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
ISBN-10
0870237926
ISBN-13
9780870237928
eBay Product ID (ePID)
334376
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Publication Name
Hard at Play : Leisure in America, 1840-1940
Language
English
Subject
General
Publication Year
1992
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
23.5 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
91-039908
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
790/.01/350973
Synopsis
A collection of original essays that examine the role of leisure in American culture from the antebellum period to WWI. Encompassing a variety of disciplinary approaches, the pieces cover a wide range of topics, from roller skating and riflery to photography and free play. Includes 160 illustratio
LC Classification Number
GV53.H28 1992
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- 4***7 (198)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSigned 1st edition hardcover of "Menagerie Manor," by Gerald Durrell is as pictured & described. Arrived fast & early! Got a great deal on this treasure! The book was put inside a tough plastic bag, then inside a sturdy manilla envelope, then nestled in crumpled newspaper inside a sturdy box. Tasty layers of goodness! Fort Knox in a Box! Great communication! Excited to add this to my growing Gerald Durrell book collection! Thank you for your care and attention! !!!!Seller Highly Recommended!!!!
- m***a (24)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook is in excellent condition as described, and was packaged very well for mailing. The only thing that would've made the sale a bit better would have been if I could have gotten it sooner. I purchased the item on March 3, shipping info was generated on March 5, actually wasn't received at the post office until March 6. They say patience is a virtue, but it is not one I have been blessed with. I appreciate that the seller accepted my bid instead of their asking price. Would recommend seller!FORD MOTOR Closing Years of Tradition 1946 1947 1948 Accessories Restoration (#326429887946)
- l***t (500)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent Seller!! Arrived in perfect condition for a first edition of a book. The book was packed with care. Shipping was expedited and it arrived exactly as described. The value is perfect. Thank you so very much! About 30 years ago my family rented a cabin on Loon Lake and when it appeared as a bc novel- I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give my younger brother a story although set before our time - it will hold a lot of meanings (& memories). I can still that summer vacation! 💙