ISBN: 9780743540049

Sarah Vowell exposes the glorious conundrums of American history and culture with wit, probity, and an irreverent sense of humor. With Assassination Vacation, she takes us on a road trip … Mehr…

Sarah Vowell exposes the glorious conundrums of American history and culture with wit, probity, and an irreverent sense of humor. With Assassination Vacation, she takes us on a road trip like no other-a journey to the pit stops of American political murder and through the myriad ways they have been used for fun and profit, for political and cultural advantage. From Buffalo to Alaska, Washington to the Dry Tortugas, Vowell visits locations immortalized and influenced by the spilling of Sarah Vowell exposes the glorious conundrums of American history and culture with wit, probity, and an irreverent sense of humor. With Assassination Vacation, she takes us on a road trip like no other-a journey to the pit stops of American political murder and through the myriad ways they have been used for fun and profit, for political and cultural advantage. From Buffalo to Alaska, Washington to the Dry Tortugas, Vowell visits locations immortalized and influenced by the spilling of politically important blood, reporting as she goes with her trademark blend of wisecracking humor, remarkable honesty, and thought-provoking criticism. We learn about the jinx that was Robert Todd Lincoln (present at the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley) and witness the politicking that went into the making of the Lincoln Memorial. The resulting narrative is much more than an entertaining and informative travelogue-it is the disturbing and fascinating story of. Books, Biography & Autobiography~~Presidents & Heads of State, Assassination-Vacation~~Sarah-Vowell, , , , , , , , , , Simon & Schuster Audio<

2005, ISBN: 0743540042

[EAN: 9780743540049], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Simon & Schuster Audio], History|United States|General, History|United States|State & Local|General, Humor|Topic|Political, Biogr… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780743540049], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Simon & Schuster Audio], History|United States|General, History|United States|State & Local|General, Humor|Topic|Political, Biography & Autobiography|General, Biography & Autobiography|Presidents & Heads of State, Social Science|Popular Culture, Travel|General, Travel|Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Travel|United States|General, True Crime|Murder|General, Very good.<

2005, ISBN: 9780743540049

Simon & Schuster Audio, 2005-03-29. Abridged. Audio Cassette. Used:Good. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. Expedite Shipping Available… Mehr…

Simon & Schuster Audio, 2005-03-29. Abridged. Audio Cassette. Used:Good. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. Expedite Shipping Available., Simon & Schuster Audio, 2005-03-29<