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Pocketful Of History : Four Hundred Years Of America--one State Quarter At A Time
Noles Jim
Antiques - Coins & Currency

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Price: $25.00

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ISBN/UPC: 9780306815782

ISBN-10: 0306815788

Published: 05/01/2008

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A fascinating look at the fifty state quarters and what they tell us about a changing America


The U.S. Mint’s Fifty State Quarters Program-its most ambitious program to date-has been a huge popular success. When the final state quarters are released in 2008, many thousands of individuals will have collected one commemorative quarter for each state in the Union. But what can we learn about our country’s history and culture from $12.50 worth of quarters? A Pocketful of History tells the intriguing story behind each state’s quarter: how each state chose its quarter’s design; what is important about the people, scenes, or themes depicted on the coin; and what the collection tells us about how we view ourselves and our heritage. A Pocketful of History will guide readers on a fascinating journey through America’s rich history of change.


"Readers will encounter familiar information but also the new and unfamiliar and will come away with a greater appreciation of their pocket change and the valuable history it can offer."Library Journal


“Even if you are just spending the commemorative quarters to buy soda, bottled water or candy, this book should be added to your personal library. It could be an important introduction to U.S. history for some child who otherwise might suffer from history phobia…It is a fun and easy read full of information that seldom makes it into history text books.”—Roanoke Times


“A fascinating book and a fascinating premise…Very readable nonfiction…The quarters provide a wholly unexpected, sometimes quirky, sometimes surprisingly inspiring view of American history. This one is a fun read for anybody, and an absolute must-have for anybody who collects the state quarters.”—Montgomery Advertiser 4/27/08


“Even though Noles claims he is not a coin collector himself, he writes with the passionate and attention to detail of a seasoned pro. His book is breezy, informative and fascinating.”—Tucson Citizen 5/8/08


“Few of us ever bother to look at the loose change that jangles in our pockets and purses. Noles reminds us that what’s inscribed on those coins says a lot about the kind of country we are, and what we hope to be.”—Baton Rouge Advocate


“Everyone who collected these quarters—and anyone who loves anecdotal American history—will want to own and read Jim Noles A Pocketful of History.”—Constant Reader column


“This book will be a necessity for collectors of the new quarters, and a good read for older schoolchildren, encapsulating a lot of state history in a readable and unique form.”—Curled Up With a Good Book


“Winsome and valuable…A fascinating look at how politics and personalities shape what we see and how we see it—a history lesson in itself.”—Blogcritics.org

“The general reader will enjoy this book. It is highly recommended to those who have collected the state quarters.”—The Oklahoman, “Book Briefs” 5/25/08

“At the very least, you’ll want to look up the story behind the silver of your home turf.”—Bookgasm.com, 5/29/08

“Numismatists, history buffs and schoolchildren alike will enjoy A Pocketful of History…There’s a lot to be learned here.”—BookPage

“This book is going to make my new hobby even more enjoyable...Noles is an enthusiastic guide.”—Seattle Times, 6/6/08 
 

“A wonderful book on America’s state quarters that belongs in every library. It tells the historical side of each design in a fascinating way.”—COINage, 9/08
 

“A must-have for collectors.”—Acadiana LifeStyle, September 2008


“An enlightening journey through 400 years of American history in twenty-five-cent doses.”—History, Oct/Nov 2008



Jim Noles, the author of three previous books, is a practicing attorney and a frequent contributor to the New York Times and several magazines. He lives in Alabama.

Imprint: Da Capo Press
Distributor: Perseus Books Group
Publication Date: 05-05-2008
Pages: 240
Measurements: 9.00in X 6.00in


 
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