Strange but true, America : weird tales from all 50 states

.Strange But True, America is a 50-state tour de force of every oddball fact missing from standard travel and history books. Richly illustrated by veteran artist Dale Crawford, the book's 101 weird tales and matching drawings are crafted to surprise. Author John Hafnor employed a deeply curious research style to unearth the little-known tales, each building to a twist ending that assures reader interest. The book pulls few punches in redefining much of America s previously unquestioned folklore. The Front 75% Of The Book Is A Series Of Oddball Tales — One Or More From Each State — And A Matching Crawford Illustration For Each. The Final Section Of The Book Is The Interactive “thumbing Through America's Weird Past,” Featuring Sound-bite Tales Tied To A Map That Leads Readers On A Virtual Trip Through All 50 States. Strange But True America was selected as a Award Finalist in The National Best Books 2009 Awards, and as a Highlighted Title by Independent Publisher Magazine. Frontier and Pioneer Life - United States,State & Local,Frontier and Pioneer Life,Anecdotes,Miscellanea,General,United States,United States - History,Local,History Contains 101 curious tales and oddball facts about events and people from the fifty states