THE REMARKABLE 20TH CENTURY 1900s-1920s

From the turn of the century through the beginnings of the Great Depression, this first volume in a series provides an overview of events as serious as the stock market crash and as light as the debut of the teddy bear. Adapted from a television documentary from the transitional year 2000, the "docu-book" adds new narration to carry listeners through audio clips and interviews. The presenters, including Howard K. Smith, are generally upbeat, and have the intonations of newscasters. Sound bites provide historians' views on events like the Boer War and views of everyday people on cultural topics like the first automobiles or the Sears catalog. These CDs provide a lively introduction to American history. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 06]