"Fads come and go, but they're almost always weird. From troll dolls to pet rocks and even goldfish swallowing, there are plenty of weird fads hidden in American history. Full-color photographs introduce readers to one of America's earliest fads--drawing panoramas of towns--as well as some of the weirder phenomena like flagpole sitting or dance contests. With full-color photographs highlighting these odd toys, games, and hobbies, readers learn some of the reasons behind these trends in American history"--From the publisher's web site.
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call number/section: 306.09, 973
subjects: fads, united states, history, curiosities and wonders, popular culture, united states, social life and customs
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Seeley, M. H
"Fads come and go, but they're almost always weird. From troll dolls to pet rocks and even goldfish swallowing, there are plenty of weird fads hidden in American history. Full-color photographs introduce readers to one of America's earliest fads--drawing panoramas of towns--as well as some of the weirder phenomena like flagpole sitting or dance contests. With full-color photographs highlighting these odd toys, games, and hobbies, readers learn some of the reasons behind these trends in American history"--From the publisher's web site.
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Seeley, M. H
Explores the history of fads in the United States.
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