American Dreams

Authors: Jakes, John
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: FIC014000, FIC019000, FIC008000
ISBN: 9781101209189, Related ISBNs: 0451197011, 0525944370, 1101209186, 9780451197016, 9780525944379
Classification: Fiction
Number of pages: 560,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: From America's master storyteller and writer of historical fiction comes the epicstory of the Crown family--first introduced in the New York Times bestsellerHomeland. As the second generation comes of age, the Crowns strive to find theirplace in a turbulent America which stands at the dawn of a new century. From thespeedways of Detroit to the unbridled glamour of a young Hollywood, to the daringheights of early aviation--theirs is a story of passion and adventure, glory, andambition, with all the wonder, promise, and splendor of...American Dreams.
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