Describes the popular culture of the American period of westward expansion--1849 to 1890--covering such aspects as advertising, fashion, food, leisure, literature, and music, and listing the prices of several products.
Content Note
Series foreword / by Ray B. Browne -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Timeline of westward expansion -- pt. 1. Life and youth during westward expansion -- ch. 1 Everyday life -- ch. 2. World of youth -- pt. 2. Popular culture of westward expansion -- ch. 3. Advertising -- ch. 4. Architecture -- ch. 5. Fashion -- ch. 6. Food -- ch. 7. Leisure activities -- ch. 8. Literature -- ch. 9. Music -- ch. 10. Performing arts -- ch. 11. Travel -- ch. 12. Visual arts -- Cost of products -- Notes -- Further reading -- Index.