20th Century Memories

The 20th Century was a time of astonishing transformation, from horse-drawn buggies to space exploration, from the discovery of penicillin to cloning, from the advent of jazz to Woodstock, from segregation to civil rights. Take a nostalgic trip through the decades in 20th Century Memories: A Look Back Through the Decades, 1900-1999, packed with historic photos, images, and accompanying captions. Commemorating 100 remarkable years, this compelling journey highlights firsts and favorites, social changes, and landmark achievements of each year. Nostalgia lovers will pore over every fun and fascinating page!

Discover when Dubble Bubble gum was invented, when mah-jongg and dance marathons became all the rage, when “”Take Me Out to the Ball Game”” was written.
128 fact-packed pages
More than 130 photos and images
Co-authors Barbara and Kenneth Leish are writers and editors who worked in publishing during the second half of the 20th century. They enjoyed the trip down Memory Lane as much as they hope you will.