Sacred places : American tourist attractions in the nineteenth century /

Sacred places : American tourist attractions in the nineteenth century /

This book explores the cultural needs that tourism fulfilled in 19th century America by examining the new nation's most important tourist attractions, such as Niagara Falls, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mammoth Cave, and Yosemite.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sears, John F., 1941-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 1989.
Subjects:
1800-1899
Tourism > United States > History > 19th century.
Travelers > United States > 19th century.
Travelers > United States > History > 19th century.
Tourisme > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Voyageurs > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Voyageurs > États-Unis > 19e siècle.
Tourism.
Travel.
Travelers.
United States > Description and travel.
États-Unis > Descriptions et voyages.
United States.
United States > Description & travel
History.
Online Access:Contributor biographical information
French equivalent / Équivalent français
Publisher description
Summary: This book explores the cultural needs that tourism fulfilled in 19th century America by examining the new nation's most important tourist attractions, such as Niagara Falls, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mammoth Cave, and Yosemite.
Physical Description: ix, 243 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-238) and index.
ISBN: 0195053508
9780195053500

Need Help?

Search Tips Research By Mail Contact the Library

Similar Items