Eric Sloane defies definition. He was a renowned artist, a television meteorologist (in 1939) , a prolific collector of Americana, and an author of thirty-four books. How did this fascinating man retell American history at the height of the Cold War? This book tells Sloane's story, but also the story of his country. It analyzes the conflict between history and memory, thereby revealing the power of narrative. Most importantly, this book explains what we can still learn from Eric Sloane today.
