{"product_id":"9781466867444","title":"Remembering Woolworth's: A Nostalgic History of the World's Most Famous Five-and-Dime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemembering Woolworth's brings back to life all the nostalgia and magic of the famous five-and-dime that captured the hearts of Americans for over a century\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillions of Americans have fond memories of shopping at Woolworth's, wandering the aisles in search of a humble spool of Woolco thread, festive Christmas decorations, a goldfish or parakeet, or a blue bottle of Evening in Paris perfume. And who could forget the special treat of a grilled-cheese sandwich or ice-cream sundae at the famous lunch counter?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese and countless other memories are celebrated in Karen Plunkett-Powell's \u003ci\u003eRemembering Woolworth's\u003c\/i\u003e. Packed with photos, first-hand remembrances, vivid anecdotes, and a lively, well-researched narrative, the book tells the story of how a poor potato farmer named Frank Woolworth created a merchandising empire that touched the lives of Americans in small towns, big cities, and everywhere in between. Chapters cover the store's humble beginnings, surviving the Great Depression, the civil rights sit-ins, Woolworth's around the globe, the popularity of Woolworth's collectibles, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124876198128,"sku":"9781466867444","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781466867444_p0.jpg?v=1769891718","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781466867444","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}