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The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects by Richard Kurin (2013, Hardcover)

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The Smithsonian Institution is America's largest, most important, and most beloved repository for the objects that define our common heritage. Now Under Secretary for Art, History, and Culture Richard Kurin, aided by a team of top Smithsonian curators and scholars, has assembled a literary exhibition of 101 objects from across the Smithsonian's museums that together offer a marvelous new perspective on the history of the United States. Ranging from the earliest years of the pre-Columbian continent to the digital age, and from the American Revolution to Vietnam, each entry pairs the fascinating history surrounding each object with the story of its creation or discovery and the place it has come to occupy in our national memory. Kurin sheds remarkable new light on objects we think we know well, from Lincoln's hat to Dorothy's ruby slippers and Julia Child's kitchen, including the often astonishing tales of how each made its way into the collections of the Smithsonian. Other objects will be eye-opening new discoveries for many, but no less evocative of the most poignant and important moments of the American experience. Some objects, such as Harriet Tubman's hymnal, Sitting Bull's ledger, Cesar Chavez's union jacket, and the Enola Gay bomber, tell difficult stories from the nation's history, and inspire controversies when exhibited at the Smithsonian. Others, from George Washington's sword to the space shuttle Discovery , celebrate the richness and vitality of the American spirit. In Kurin's hands, each object comes to vivid life, providing a tactile connection to American history. Beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs throughout, The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects is a rich and fascinating journey through America's collective memory, and a beautiful object in its own right.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1594205299
ISBN-13
9781594205293
eBay Product ID (ePID)
164718182

Product Key Features

Book Title
Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects
Author
Richard Kurin
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Americana, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, American / General, United States / General
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Travel, Art, Antiques & Collectibles, History
Number of Pages
784 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1.8in
Item Width
7.6in
Item Weight
70.5 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
E173.K87 2013
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Reviews
Publishers Weekly (starred): "Kurin [has] done a masterful job. Evenâ€¦ well-known items have surprising and significant back stories. Unexpected selectionsâ€¦ make the book even more engrossing, andâ€¦ can make for some emotional reading. Kurin does a terrific job of expanding upon the story of each object, whether it's a pair of slave shackles or a damaged door from one of the New York City fire trucks that responded to 9/11. This humanistic approach to storytelling makes for immersive, addictive reading." Kirkus Reviews : "Smithsonian Undersecretary Kurin's tales are abundant, so much so that it seems almost a shame to stop at a mere 101 items....A well-conceived and well-illustrated pleasure to read, combining narrative history and keepsake volume." Library Journal : "A guide like this is all the more useful since such a small percentage of the Smithsonian's holdings can ever be on exhibit. The book is much more descriptive than analytical, as Kurin sets each object, beautifully photographed, in its historical and institutional context.", Publishers Weekly (starred): "Kurin [has] done a masterful job. Evenâ€¦ well-known items have surprising and significant back stories. Unexpected selectionsâ€¦ make the book even more engrossing, andâ€¦ can make for some emotional reading. Kurin does a terrific job of expanding upon the story of each object, whether it's a pair of slave shackles or a damaged door from one of the New York City fire trucks that responded to 9/11. This humanistic approach to storytelling makes for immersive, addictive reading." Kirkus Reviews : "Smithsonian Undersecretary Kurin's tales are abundant, so much so that it seems almost a shame to stop at a mere 101 items....A well-conceived and well-illustrated pleasure to read, combining narrative history and keepsake volume.", Publishers Weekly (starred): "Kurin [has] done a masterful job. Evenâ€¦ well-known items have surprising and significant back stories. Unexpected selectionsâ€¦ make the book even more engrossing, andâ€¦ can make for some emotional reading. Kurin does a terrific job of expanding upon the story of each object, whether it's a pair of slave shackles or a damaged door from one of the New York City fire trucks that responded to 9/11. This humanistic approach to storytelling makes for immersive, addictive reading.", Publishers Weekly (starred): "[Richard Kurin] has done a masterful job. Evenâ€¦ well-known items have surprising and significant back stories. Unexpected selectionsâ€¦ make the book even more engrossing, andâ€¦ can make for some emotional reading. Kurin does a terrific job of expanding upon the story of each object, whether it's a pair of slave shackles or a damaged door from one of the New York City fire trucks that responded to 9/11. This humanistic approach to storytelling makes for immersive, addictive reading."
Copyright Date
2013
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2013-017171
Dewey Decimal
973
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by sfd18mikeApr 18, 2016
History of America in 101 objects
Overall it is great, somewhat limited due to the specific objects selected but using the objects they do paints a pretty good picture of America and who we are.
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by diamond.lilJul 05, 2018
Good Book of Facts from Smithsonian
Hubby Likes This Book I Bought for Father's Day. However the Print Could Be Darker & Bolder. I Thought This Book Would Be More of a Coffee Table Book for Everyone to See Since it is a Smithsonian Book. When You Have a Book of Facts You Want to Put Out for Everyone to See & Read. Otherwise a Good Book of Facts.
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by ltbo3Sep 25, 2018
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Fantastic price and great content. This should be part of history classes in school.
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by bettwilso-14Oct 24, 2018
I like reading about history
I have always love to read about historical times in history
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