God's Country and Mine
In these observations and reflections on the cultural and social scene in the United States, Professor Barzun has a happy capacity for remaining cool on many issues which cause most temperatures to rise sharply and yet displaying eloquent enthusiasm or dislike for a number of features of our life which he feels warrant more attention. The result is a brisk and witty appreciation of our machine-age democracy.
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