Author: John HafnorIllustrator: Dale Crawford
Strange but True, America takes us on a very unique and interesting journey through history. For each of the fifty states, there is a strange, but true, tale. Of course being from Indiana, I immediately flipped straight to my home state with my curiosity peaked. It tells of Grand Dragon's fall and how that was the beginning of the end for the KKK and their political force.
Another interesting, yet ironic, story is from the state of New Hampshire. There license plate slogan is "Live Free or Die". They are manufactured by prisoners at the state prison in Concord.
And who can forget the strange circumstances surrounding the death of President Washington. Virginia is depicted with the strange, but true story about how the doctor's "fashionable bloodletting" killed one of our founding fathers.
STRANGE BUT TRUE, AMERICA is a wonderful coffee table book or to share with your friends for a lively discussion. The illustrations are whimsically drawn and lend a certain charm to the book. Hafnor has definitely done his homework; not surprising considering he is a history teacher. If you are looking for strange and unique bits of history or simply want to be entertained, Strange but True, America is a must have!
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