In this gift book of patriotic collectibles, readers are introduced to a lavish and never-before-assembled collection of seasonal inspiration for parties, recipes, and much more. It also showcases lovely Fourth of July illustrations and objects from the late 1800s through the 1920s.
Diane C. Arkins graduated with a B.S. in journalism from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. She first published feature stories at age nineteen in Seventeen, Co-Ed, and Woman's Day magazines. She has also been a contributing editor for Country Accents magazine and writes regularly for several national magazines. Arkins's other titles include Halloween: Romantic Art and Customs of Yesteryear, Halloween: Romantic Art and Customs of Yesteryear Postcard Book, and Halloween Merrymaking: An Illustrated Celebration of Fun, Food, and Frolics from Halloweens Past, all published by Pelican.
