American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America
In the tradition of William Warner’s Beautiful Swimmers, veteran journalist Colin Woodard (author of American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good) traces the history of the rugged fishing communities that dot the coast of Maine and the prized crustacean that has long provided their livelihood. Through forgotten wars and rebellions, and with a deep tradition of resistance to interference by people “from away,†Maine’s lobstermen have defended an earlier vision of America while defying the “tragedy of the commonsâ€â€”the notion that people always overexploit their shared property. Instead, these icons of American individualism represent a rare example of true communal values and collaboration through grit, courage, and hard-won wisdom.
Country | USA |
Brand | Random House Books for Young Readers |
Manufacturer | Penguin Books |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 9780143035343 |
Color | Multicolor |
ReleaseDate | 2005-04-26 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780143035343 |