Strange But True, America: Weird Tales from All 50 StatesStrange 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. |
Contents
Words from the Illustrator | 8 |
Colorado Highest Horse Captures Nations Heart | 22 |
Hawaii Sailors Shatter South Seas Tranquility | 36 |
Kentucky Epic Quake Reroutes Mighty Mississippi | 50 |
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