Who Was Levi Strauss?
Labrecque, Ellen
ISBN 10: 0448488566 ISBN 13: 9780448488561
Published by Penguin Workshop, 2021
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How did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!
As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold -- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans -- pants made of strong denim fabric -- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world. Who Was Levi Strauss? follows the remarkable journey of this American businessman, and takes a look at how one man and a pair of pants changed fashion and the world forever.
About the Author: Ellen Labrecque is a former Senior Editor for Sports Illustrated for Kids and the author of over twenty nonfiction books for young readers, including biographies of Jim Thorpe and Magic Johnson and a number of Who Was? biographies.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Who Was Levi Strauss?
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Marchesi, Stephen
Condition: Good