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Napa: The Story of an American Eden Paperback - 2002
by Conaway, James
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James Conaway's remarkable bestseller delves into the heart of California's lush and verdant Napa Valley, also known as America's Eden. Long the source of succulent grapes and singular wines, this region is also the setting for the remarkable true saga of the personalities behind the winemaking empires. This is the story of Gallos and Mondavis, of fortunes made and lost, of dynasties and destinies. In this delightful, full-bodied social history, James Conaway charts the rise of a new aristocracy and, in so doing, chronicles the collective ripening of the American dream. More than a wine book, Napa is a must-read for anyone interested in our country's obsession with money, land, power, and prestige.
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Details
- Title Napa: The Story of an American Eden
- Author Conaway, James
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition New
- Pages 560
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Mariner Books, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A
- Date 2002-10-24
- Features Index, Maps, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 531ZZZ0036AH_ns
- ISBN 9780618257980 / 0618257985
- Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
- Dimensions 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.4 in (20.83 x 13.97 x 3.56 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Geographic Orientation: California
- Topical: Wine Country
- Library of Congress subjects Napa Valley (Calif.) - History, Wine industry - California - Napa Valley -
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 90004708
- Dewey Decimal Code 979.419
Summary
James Conaway's remarkable bestseller delves into the heart of California's lush and verdant Napa Valley, also known as America's Eden. Long the source of succulent grapes and singular wines, this region is also the setting for the remarkable true saga of the personalities behind the winemaking empires. This is the story of Gallos and Mondavis, of fortunes made and lost, of dynasties and destinies. In this delightful, full-bodied social history, James Conaway charts the rise of a new aristocracy and, in so doing, chronicles the collective ripening of the American dream. More than a wine book, Napa is a must-read for anyone interested in our country's obsession with money, land, power, and prestige.
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FOR MORE THAN a year now they had been searching: on the highway, near the river, atop oaky knolls that rose abruptly from the valley floor, up wild canyons, and along the spines and scarps of two rugged coastal ranges.