{"product_id":"once-upon-a-time-the-way-america-was-0486444112","title":"Once Upon a Time: The Way America Was","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0486444112\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sloane, Eric\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA visit to the America of \"once-upon-a-time\" brings us home to a land whose pioneer spirit endures, even amid the rapid and radical changes of our times.\"This book is about once-upon-a-time in America.\" - Eric Sloane. This nostalgic text brims with gentle philosophies and descriptions of how we used to live - self-sufficiently - on land, in homes, and among things built by hand. The author's charming illustrations celebrate our heritage and the spirit that nurtured it, but also recall the vanished joys of America's pioneer past-44 line illustrations.Stunning Illustrations: Features 44 of Eric Sloane's finely detailed pen-and-ink drawings that bring early American life to vivid reality. Rich Nostalgia: Captures the essence of \"once-upon-a-time\" in America, celebrating the values and traditions of a simpler era. Engaging Narratives: Combines storytelling with history, providing insight into the lives and ingenuity of early Americans. Cultural Heritage Focus: Highlights the pioneer spirit of freedom, self-reliance, and frugality that defined the American character. Historical Tools and Artifacts: Showcases all manner of tools, utensils, and structures, offering a window into the craftsmanship of early settlers. Timeless Lessons: Offers reflections on enduring virtues, connecting readers to the foundations of American heritage in a rapidly changing world.Eric Sloanes Once Upon a Time: The Way America Was is a tribute to the pioneering spirit and a heartfelt reminder of the virtues that shaped our nation. Through his words and art, Sloane invites readers to reconnect with an America of resilience, authenticity, and timeless values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHis works, which are filled with his elegant pen-and-ink drawings, are considered vital historical sources on their respective subjects. | Originally published in the 1950s and 1960s, many have been out of print for years - and we're pleased to help give them the recognition they deserve. | 8-1\/4\" x 11\", 64 pp.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51979382358304,"sku":"NEW0486444112","price":10.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/once-upon-a-time-the-way-america-was-0486444112","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}