500 Little Known Facts in U.S. History
- Price
- $17.99
George W. Givens gathers 500 little-known facts, oddities, and forgotten stories from U.S. history—from the naming of America and cannibalism at Jamestown to the burning of the White House, Civil War curiosities, and Prohibition-era chaos. Organized chronologically across three eras (1451–1778, 1779–1885, 1886–1950), each bite-sized entry delivers a surprising, humorous, sad, or disturbing detail that rounds out the familiar outline of American history. Perfect for browsing, trivia lovers, and history buffs.
- 500 surprising stories that fill in the gaps between the history you learned in school
- Perfect coffee-table browsing for the trivia lover in your life
- From cannibalism at Jamestown to Al Capone—the odd, dark, and funny side of America's past
- Written by a veteran history teacher who spent a lifetime collecting the details textbooks leave out
Perfect for a history buff or trivia lover who enjoys browsing surprising, bite-sized stories from America's past.
Product Details
- Author
- George W. Givens
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- Dimensions
- 6x9 in
- Interior
- Black and White
- Weight
- 13.3 oz
- ISBN
- 9781555179472
- SKU
- 79479
- Imprint
- CFI
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