Pretty Bubbles in the Air: America in 1919

by William D. Miller

William Miller's absorbing chronicle of life in the year following World War I re-creates the mood of ebullience that characterized the Unites States in 1919. The country had just won the Great War, powerful new machines were readily available, and life seemed carefree. The new ways foretold the end of an era, the author believes, and the innocence and wonder that characterized that year were 'pretty bubbles' that would soon burst or drift out of reach.

232 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1991

About the author

Born in 1917. A native of Jacksonville, Florida. Taught at Memphis State and Marquette universities. Had a masters degree from Duke University and a doctorate from the University of North Carolina. Died in Lloyd, Florida.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

I borrowed this book from my parents years ago and finally read through it. I really read it b/c it was written by a distant cousin, and he tells a story that mentions his great-grandmother who is my great, great grandmother. It's about the year my grandmother was born which is an interesting perspective.