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- Good
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- Publication Name
- Yale University Press
- ISBN
- 9780300186529
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300186525
ISBN-13
9780300186529
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117240936
Product Key Features
Book Title
Inventing the Christmas Tree
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Life Sciences / Botany, Europe / Germany, Plants / Trees, Social History, Seasonal
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science, History, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
9.4 Oz
Item Length
7.3 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-012737
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
House Beautiful included the book in its "Best Books of 2012" piece, under the "If You're Feeling Nostalgic" category, "Mr. Brunner meanders pleasantly through the many manifestations of the tradition over the centuries: trees hung with baked goods and fruits; trees hung with toys and ornaments; grand trees standing in the stately homes of the bourgeoisie; scrubby little pines dangling from the rafters of peasant huts; the Rockefeller Center tree; the Charlie Brown tree." --Eric Felten, The Wall Street Journal, "Mr. Brunner meanders pleasantly through the many manifestations of the tradition over the centuries: trees hung with baked goods and fruits; trees hung with toys and ornaments; grand trees standing in the stately homes of the bourgeoisie; scrubby little pines dangling from the rafters of peasant huts; the Rockefeller Center tree; the Charlie Brown tree." -Eric Felten, The Wall Street Journal, "Superb non-fiction books. ... They are archives unto themselves. A repository for dreams, visions, and fears."- Die Zeit, "Superb non-fiction books. ... They are archives unto themselves. A repository for dreams, visions, and fears."-- Die Zeit
Dewey Decimal
394.2663
Synopsis
A charming history of the beloved Christmas tree, how it came out of the forest into the house, and how it has emerged as a global tradition, A colorfully decorated Christmas tree, lit with twinkling lights, provokes awe and delight. We understand the lighted tree as a central symbol of the Christmas season, but what are the roots of the tradition? Who first thought to bedeck a tree, to bring it inside? How and where did the local activity grow into a widespread tradition, and how has the Christmas tree traveled across time and continents? Bernd Brunner's brief history--enriched by a selection of delightful and unusual historical illustrations--spans many centuries and cultures to illuminate the mysteries of the Christmas tree and its enduring hold on the human imagination. Tracing various European traditions from the Middle Ages forward, Brunner finds that only in the nineteenth century did Christmas trees become common in European family homes. In North America, the imported custom soon fascinated, though some found the tree not quite compatible with a Puritan mindset. Brunner explores how the Christmas tree entered mainstream American culture and how in recent times it has become globally popular. He introduces Jacqueline Kennedy's Nutcracker Tree in the White House, trees used to celebrate the New Year in Turkey, and the world's most expensive Christmas tree, erected in Abu Dhabi. The author also considers the place of the artificial tree and the ecological dimensions of the Christmas tree trade. A book rich with anecdote and insight, Inventing the Christmas Tree will enchant a wide audience.
LC Classification Number
GT4989.B78 2012
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