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Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell (2005, Compact Disc, Unabridged edition,Abridged edition)

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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of American history with the audio CD of "Assassination Vacation" by Sarah Vowell. This six-CD set offers an engaging exploration of the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley, as well as the stories behind the infamous assassins. With Vowell's captivating storytelling and witty commentary, this audio CD is a must-have for history buffs and fans of true crime. The brand new and sealed set includes six CDs and is perfect for English-speaking listeners. Add "Assassination Vacation" to your collection of books and magazines today!

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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 how American death has been manipulated by popular culture, including literature, architecture, sculpture, and -- the author's favorite -- historical tourism. Though the themes of loss and violence are explored and we make detours to see how the Republican Party became the Republican Party, there are all kinds of lighter diversions along the way into the lives of the three presidents and their assassins, including mummies, show tunes, mean-spirited totem poles, and a nineteenth-century biblical sex cult.

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PublisherSimon & Schuster

ISBN-100743540050

ISBN-139780743540056

eBay Product ID (ePID)43107655

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Publication Year2005

TopicGeneral, Popular Culture, United States / General

Book TitleAssassination Vacation

LanguageEnglish

GenreTravel, History, Social Science

AuthorSarah Vowell

FormatCompact Disc

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Item Height1.1in

Item Length5.9in

Item Weight6.4 Oz

Item Width5.1in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"A learned, engagingly discursive, funny, sometimes even jolly ramble -- literally -- through the landscape of American presidential assassinations...Vowell makes an excellent traveling companion, what with her rare combination of erudition and cheek." -- Bruce Handy, The New York Times Book Review, "[Vowell's] gift is one of cosmic inclusion -- allowing the natural collision of intellect and personality, rigorous research, and generational quirks." -- Joan Anderman, The Boston Globe

Number of Volumes6 Vols.

Dewey Decimal973/.09/9 B

Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition,Abridged Edition

Number of Pages5 Pages

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by garrobin_2
Aug 17, 2021
Great book (CD) came to me in great condition at a great price. Snark at no extra charge!
Great book (CD) came to me in great condition at a great price. Who can ask for more. Sarah Vowell is one of the most concise speakers of truth with a very human snark that is not rivaled by anyone, probably since the beginning of time. This why I feel she is the Goddess of SNARK.
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