Routledge The Delicious History of the Holiday - Routledge

Explore the fascinating evolution of holidays from their origins in the Grand Tour through to modern tourism in this engaging social history by Fred Inglis. The book traces how our leisure pursuits have shaped culture and society, beginning with Thomas Cook's revolutionary package holidays to Blackpool and progressing through diverse travel experiences including Edwardian dining in Paris, seaside holidays, and the hippie trail to Kathmandu. Inglis examines what our holiday choices reveal about our identities and aspirations, celebrating the bodily pleasures and social transformations that holidays have brought to generations of tourists. This Routledge publication offers a charming yet insightful account of how holidays have become central to our emotional lives, moving from brief escapes to year-round sources of imagination and desire. Perfect for readers interested in social history, cultural studies, and anthropology.