{"product_id":"four-and-twenty-beds-nancy-casteel-vogel-9781023398930","title":"Four and Twenty Beds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover a forgotten slice of Americana in Nancy Vogel's \"Four and Twenty Beds,\" a captivating exploration of the rise of motels and motor lodges in the United States. This meticulously prepared print republication offers a fascinating journey through the roadside attractions and evolving tourism landscape that defined mid-century US travel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExplore the architectural styles, business models, and social impact of these ubiquitous roadside havens. From quirky themed rooms to innovative marketing strategies, Vogel unveils the secrets behind the motel phenomenon. \"Four and Twenty Beds\" delves into the hospitality industry, revealing how motels shaped the American travel experience and contributed to the nation's cultural identity. Whether you're a history buff, a travel enthusiast, or simply curious about the past, this book provides a unique and insightful look at a bygone era of American tourism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nancy Casteel Vogel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023398931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023398930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.41d","brand":"Nancy Casteel Vogel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48872082211071,"sku":"9781023398930","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/four-and-twenty-beds-nancy-casteel-vogel-9781023398930","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}