Only Yesterday : An Informal History Of the 1920's In America in Two Volumes (2)

Vintage Pelican First Edition. #A26. Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s in America, Volume 2, by F. L. Allen in its Pelican edition, continues Allen’s lively, anecdotal portrait of a decade defined by confidence, contradiction and rapid cultural change. This second volume looks more closely at the forces that shaped everyday life, booming consumerism, shifting social norms, political scandals and the rise of mass entertainment, showing how prosperity and restlessness sat side by side. Allen blends sharp observation with humour and narrative colour, tracing how Americans embraced novelty while struggling with the tensions beneath the surface. It’s a tidy, engaging account that captures the mood, pace and personality of a nation hurtling toward the end of an unforgettable era.