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Guitar: An American Life

hardcover – April 5, 2005
by Brookes, Tim
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ISBN-13: 9780802117960 ISBN-10: 0802117961
Publisher
Grove Press
Binding
hardcover
Published
April 5, 2005
Weight
1.4 lbs
Dimensions
23.50×4.40×15.90 cm

About this book

Guitar: An American Life by Brookes, Tim. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780802117960.

Brookes, a regular commentator on National Public Radio, traces the history of the guitar in America, from its arrival with the conquistadors to the present day. He also considers the instruments cultural role as a symbol for ideals such as freedom, youthful sexuality, and protest. Interspersed with the historical narrative are essays describing step-by-step the creation of the authors custom Vermont cherry "dream guitar" by luthier Rick Davis. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)