Based on the lecture notes of scholar John M. Bell; this work provides a more detailed introduction to Greek mythology. Topics include myth and religion; purpose in the creation myth; human origins; death and deliverance; wildness and civilization and the nature of the Hero.
#16441 in Books Bryson Bill 2014-06-03 2014-06-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.10 x 5.20l; 1.10 #File Name: 0767919416544 pagesOne Summer America 1927
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I found a new favorite author; Bill BrysonBy stingrayI feel giddy(lack of a better term) finding a new great writer. My favorite historical fiction writer is Laura Hillanbrand(Unbroken and Seabiscuit) nevertheless; I love Bryson. I love his style; breezy; folky and I love how he open a curiosity; i.e. in a year he is going to have his worse year yet.The main character is Charles Lindbergh and during the reading. I kept asking what's the big deal. Bryson explains beautifully how Lindbergh feat was incredible and be use of his tours around the nation; it accerated the emergence of aviation and America started to take the lead in aviation. The summer of 1927 was an amazing time because of some giants in the world; beginning with Babe Ruth(being a baseball fan this resonated with me) The 1927 Yankees possibly the best baseball team ever. It talks about the foolishness of prohibition and how one man spearheaded it. The start of talkies and the impact of radio -especially interesting was the invention of television. There is so much rich information that any review will not do it justice.I especially love the unknown trivia that came out; Babe Ruth alleged rumors that he slept with Lou Gerigh's wife and the Lindbergh having several wives. I loved it!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another Great Bryson BookBy Tom MonkI discovered Bill Bryson some years ago listening to the audiobook of his fantastic "A Short History of Nearly Everything". I constantly recommend that tome to whomever will listen. I have gone on to read many of his other works; "A Walk in the Woods" and "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid"; in particular. I find Bryson to be immensely entertaining; funny and informative in equal measure."One Summer: America 1927" is another great addition to the Bryson pantheon of wonderful books and to my library. Bryson's ability to weave together several apparently disparate threads into a cohesive; interesting narrative is a real gift. From Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis and others flyers making history; to Babe Ruth and the Yankees and their season for the ages; to Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover and the politics of the day; to Prohibition and its effect nationally and on Chicago with its mayor Big Bill Thompson and the rise and precipitous fall of Al Capone; to the trial and eventual demises of Sacco and Vanzetti; to the invention and growth of "talkies" and television and the death of silent films and much more; Bryson is the master puppeteer; dangling the various stories to delight of the reader.Bill Bryson is a master. I always look forward to his next book; and "One Summer: America 1927" is no exception. Scarcely does a page go by that some captivating fact is not revealed. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it highly. The book covers so much territory that you are bound to find something interesting to you. Treat yourself.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great entertaining read for retireesBy William C. Baird; Jr.Good way to spend a relaxing evening visiting; or re-visiting; famous events and folks common to summer; 1927. Highly informative and fun. Many of the happenings were revealed here (to me) in finer detail than anticipated. The history of major league baseball and The Babe; Lou Gehrig; and other major characters was a real treat among the several cataloged by Mr. Bryson. As the ad states; "Try it. You'll like it!"
