When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- Romeo and Juliet (1.44)
- Edgar Rice Burroughs (5.86)
- Rider Haggard (5.86)
Historical References
- The Great Depression (P.4)
- The Roosevelt Recession (P.5)
- Civilian Conservation Corps (P.7)
- World War I, a.k.a., "the Great War" (1.12)
- Amelia Earhart (3.4)
- The Daughters of the American Revolution (5.22)
- War of 1812 (6.30)
- Works Progress Administration (6.34)
- World War II (8.2)
Pop Culture References
- Philco Radios (1.4)
- Butterick Patterns (1.70)
- Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd (1.79)
- Baby Snooks (3.5)
- Fibber McGee and Molly (3.5)
- The A&P Gypsies (3.5)
- Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy (3.5)
- Whispering Jack Smith (3.5)
- Tyrone Power (3.6)
- Kate Smith (3.6)
- Annie Oakley (3.35)
- Seth Thomas clocks (4.27)
- The Sears catalog (4.65)
- Vitalis and Kreml, hair products used by Arnold Green (6.161)