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Costume, Tradition, and Culture: Reflecting on the Past
3 Reviews
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4-6
Costume, Tradition, and Culture: Reflecting on the Past series.
With illustrations taken from trading cards printed at the beginning of the century, this volume features brief descriptions of famous and rare postage stamps such as Britain's first stamp, stamps printed upside down, and oddly shaped stamps. The trading card illustrations limit the scope of the book (no contemporary stamps are featured), but Dyson's casual tone makes for entertaining reading. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne
(4)
4-6
Costume, Tradition, and Culture: Reflecting on the Past series.
In brief one-page entries, Harmon describes twenty-four regiments and units that fought during the American Revolution. British forces and their allies (Hessians and American Tory troops) open the book and are followed by the Americans and their French allies. The book's poorly reproduced illustrations are from trading cards created at the turn of the twentieth century. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne
(4)
4-6
Costume, Tradition, and Culture: Reflecting on the Past series.
This slim volume offers one-page entries on twenty-five Roman gods and goddesses, including the lesser-known Pomona, Flora, and Somnus. The myths are well told, if brief, and will be especially useful for students needing ready reference. The color reproductions of early twentieth-century collectors' cards are a poor choice for illustration. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Pamela McCuen
3 reviews
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