Tento autor se hluboce ponořuje do historie amerického Západu, s obzvláště silným zájmem o drsnou krajinu pouště. Zkoumá minulé životy a příběhy, které se skrývají v píscích a horských masivech, a přináší je čtenářům prostřednictvím poutavého historického vyprávění. Jeho práce často osvětluje zapomenuté kapitoly života žen a zkoumá jedinečné kulturní fenomény, které formovaly americkou identitu. Autorův styl je charakterizován pečlivým výzkumem a láskou k detailu, což čtenářům umožňuje nahlédnout do minulosti s novou perspektivou.
Set in San Francisco in 1952, the story follows Phoebe McFarland, a war widow seeking change in her life. She leaves her job and friends behind to spend six months at her in-laws' dude ranch in Tribulation, Arizona. This journey promises personal growth and new experiences as Phoebe navigates her newfound independence and the challenges that come with it.
Blue jeans are globally beloved and quintessentially American. They symbolize everything from the Old West to the hippie counter-culture; everyone from car mechanics to high-fashion models wears jeans. And no name is more associated with blue jeans than Levi Strauss & Co., the creator of this classic American garment. As a young man Levi Strauss left his home in Germany and immigrated to America. He made his way to San Francisco and by 1853 had started his company. Soon he was a leading businessman in a growing commercial city that was beginning to influence the rest of the nation. Family-centered and deeply rooted in his Jewish faith, Strauss was the hub of a wheel whose spokes reached into nearly every aspect of American culture: business, philanthropy, politics, immigration, transportation, education, and fashion. But despite creating an American icon, Levi Strauss is a mystery. Little is known about the man, and the widely circulated "facts" about his life are steeped in mythology. In this first full-length biography, Lynn Downey sets the record straight about this brilliant businessman. Strauss's life was the classic American success story, filled with lessons about craft and integrity, leadership and innovation.
The narrative follows Bavarian immigrant Levi Strauss, who established a dry goods warehouse in San Francisco in 1853, eventually leading to the creation of Levi Strauss & Co. The company began by supplying clothing during the Gold Rush and revolutionized fashion by inventing blue jeans in 1873. Strauss's entrepreneurial spirit extended beyond business; he championed social responsibility and philanthropy, founding the Levi Strauss Foundation post-World War II. The company has continually adapted through generations, expanding its product offerings to cater to global consumer needs.
Set in 1954, the story follows writer Phoebe Kelley, who is riding high on the success of her debut novel. When her sister-in-law requests her assistance at the H Double Bar Dude Ranch in Tribulation, Arizona, Phoebe eagerly accepts the opportunity, leading her to a new chapter filled with challenges and adventures. The narrative explores themes of family, ambition, and the allure of the American West, as Phoebe navigates her personal and professional life in a changing world.
The Official History of the Levi's Brand
Levi's jeans are the consummate American icon. For nearly 150 years, Levi's jeans have been woven into the very fabric of American history and culture. America's love affair with jeans is movingly documented, and the wonderfully original Levi's advertising campaigns brilliantly reproduced. From the gold fields of California to the oil fields of Oklahoma, from wheat fields of Kansas to cattle drives in Texas - from Woodstock to Haight Ashbury to Rodeo Drive - Levi's jeans is the way to go.