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Clambake
A History and Celebration of an American Tradition
by Kathy Neustadt
ISBN: 0870237993
ISBN-13: 9780870237997
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Univ of Massachusetts Pr
Published date: 1992
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.05 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Both a loving celebration of an annual community event, the century-old Allen's neck clambake, and an insightful examination of how public rituals like it help people define who they are.
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Clambake: A History and Celebration of an American Tradition
Neustadt, Kathy
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: Univ of Massachusetts Pr, 1992. Softcover, 226 pages in fine condition , faint wear on cover edges. A loving celebration of an annual community event, the century-old Allen's Neck clambake (in Massachusetts) and an insightful examination of how public rituals like it help people define who they are. . Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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