{"product_id":"the-american-guide-henry-alsberg-1949","title":"The American Guide, Henry G. Alsberg, 1949 Mid Century US Travel Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho wrote it: The American Guide is a hardcover source book and travel guide for the United States, edited by Henry G. Alsberg and published by Hastings House in 1949.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it's about: Alsberg directed the WPA's Federal Writers' Project, and this book gathers that project's state guide material into a single volume, moving through the country highway by highway with essays on history, government, architecture, art, literature, and music woven in.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Blue cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on the spine and cover, no dust jacket. The spine ends show some fraying and the corners have light wear, with a small mark on the lower spine near the publisher's imprint. Please review all photos carefully, and email me with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks so much for visiting,\u003cbr\u003e\n❤️ Jess\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52353584988450,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/0709\/9951\/files\/IMG_1216.jpg?v=1787341551","url":"https:\/\/prettyoldbooks.com\/products\/the-american-guide-henry-alsberg-1949","provider":"Pretty Old Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}