Leave it to Uncle John to find a new way to make history fun and exciting. This quirky collection of lists, the latest volume in the Bathroom Readerâs best-selling history series, will breathe life into historyâs most famous (and most unusual) stories. From the Stone Age to the Internet Age, this book spans the centuries with quick takes on must-know topics that reveal the surprising connections among historyâs greatestâand strangestâevents. History buffs, trivia hounds, and readers looking for an educational snack will all love this fun format. Read all aboutÂ
* Groundbreaking trials, scurrilous scandals, and Watergate by the numbers
* The long and short of it: historyâs tallestâand shortestâleaders
* The three worst days in Dow Jones history
* Without a trace: the strange stories of famous people who disappeared under mysterious circumstances
* Ancient fight clubs
* The five worst natural disasters in U.S. history
* Historyâs most heartbreaking treks: the Trail of Tears, the Armenian deportation, and the Bataan Death March
* Gold strikes and labor strikes
* And much more
Categories:
- Parenting & Relationships
- Humor
Publisher : Portable Press
Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Language : English
Edition : 42422nd
Published :2010-08-10
Number Of Pages : 522
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 1607101807
ISBN-13 : 9781607101802
Item weight : 1.65 lb
Dimensions : 1.4 in x 5.4 in x 8.1 in
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