The Birth of American Tourism
Author | : Richard H. Gassan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105131626124 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Birth of American Tourism by : Richard H. Gassan
Download or read book The Birth of American Tourism written by Richard H. Gassan and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, the idea of traveling within the United States for leisure purposes is so commonplace it is hard to imagine a time when tourism was not a staple of our cultural life. This text shows how tourism first emerged as a cultural activity in early 19th century America.