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Texas Curiosities
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Author : John Kelso
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2018-09-01
Texas Curiosities written by John Kelso and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-01 with Travel categories.
Texas Curiosities brings to the reader with humor and affection—and a healthy dose of attitude—the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state’s borders and in the chronicles of its history. From the world’s largest squirrel (property of Cedar Creek) to the world’s oldest washing machine (at the Washing Machine Museum in Mineral Wells), Texas Curiosities is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes that will amuse Texas residents and visitors alike.
Texas Curiosities
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Author : John Kelso
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-05-03
Texas Curiosities written by John Kelso and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-03 with History categories.
The definitive collection of Texas's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Texas residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Texas Curiosities
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Author : John Kelso
language : en
Publisher: TwoDot
Release Date : 2018
Texas Curiosities written by John Kelso and has been published by TwoDot this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Reference categories.
Texas Curiosities brings to the reader with humor and affection--and a healthy dose of attitude--the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its history. A fun, accessible read, Texas Curiosities is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes. Full color with maps throughout, this compendium of the state's quirks and characters will amuse Texas residents and visitors alike.
Texas
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Author : John Kelso
language : en
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Release Date : 2006-12
Texas written by John Kelso and has been published by Globe Pequot this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12 with Curiosities and wonders categories.
Humor columnist John Kelso captures the strange-but-true spirit of Texas in this completely revised and updated combination almanac, off-the-wall travel guide, and wacky news gazette. His narrative entertains and provides plenty of choice material worthy of repeating at social gatherings--a great read for Texans, Texan wannabes, and anyone who enjoys humor and trivia with a twist.
New Jersey Curiosities
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Author : Peter Genovese
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-08-02
New Jersey Curiosities written by Peter Genovese and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-02 with Travel categories.
Whether you’re a born-and-raised New Jerseyan, a recent transplant, or just passing through, New Jersey Curiosities will have you laughing out loud as Peter Genovese takes you on a rollicking tour of the strangest sides of theGarden State. Learn the proper way to cook a garbage can turkey, get the skinny on the real birthplace of baseball, and hear the story of Waving Willie, New Jersey’s friendliestroadside character. Meet the undisputed Weenie Queen of Garfield; a Hickory Dickory Dock clock–covering car artist; and a gas station-turned-restaurant-owning undertaker. Feel the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat at the New Jersey Cockroach Derby, and relive the OK Corral shoot-out and shoot cap guns at bad guys in Wild West City.
Nebraska Curiosities
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Author : Rick Yoder
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2010-01-19
Nebraska Curiosities written by Rick Yoder and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-19 with Travel categories.
Discover Nebraska's curious underside with this oddly entertaining little guide! Travelers with a taste for the bizarre, tacky, and hilarious can visit the Avoca Quack-Off, learn about the inland Linoma Lighthouse, view a Roller Skating Museum, and pay a visit to the world's largest covered wagon. Only true Cornhuskers could capture the essence of these and other authentic Nebraska phenomena, and Rick Yoder and David Harding do their home state proud.
Iowa Curiosities
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Author : Eric Jones
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2009-11-10
Iowa Curiosities written by Eric Jones and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-10 with History categories.
Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Hawkeye State has to offer!
Fishing Texas
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Author : Dr. Barry St. Clair
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2012-06-19
Fishing Texas written by Dr. Barry St. Clair and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-19 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Texas is a big place and it’s filled with a whole lot of spots to wet a line. But you’ve got to know where to go. In Fishing Texas, Barry St.Clair provides an insider’s guide to the best places to fish throughout the state—with all the directions and particulars and background that give each place its own unique character and reputation—to give you a leg up. Many fishing sites in Texas are similar in nature and vary based on their particular kinds of fish and climate zones. This guide is based on the author’s in-depth and wide ranging fishing experience in Texas as well as from interviews with friends, guides who fish their lakes nearly every day, and fisheries biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Combining all this experience and expertise creates one indispensible reference for fishing Texas. Look inside to find:A listing of the game fish at each location Tips on lures, flies, bait, tackler, and techniques for each location Directions and information on camping facilities Words to the wise on weather and dangeros critters Maps and photos
Spooky Texas
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Author : S. E. Schlosser
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2018-08-01
Spooky Texas written by S. E. Schlosser and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Suitably, hauntings and paranormal happenings in the Lone Star state are larger than life. Included in this must-read collection are tales of the ghost lights of Marfa, the werewolf of Elroy, and the Devil's brand in the eternal roundup of El Paso. Your hair will stand on end as you read about the mysteries and lore in Spooky Texas.
Scenic Driving Texas
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Author : Laurence Parent
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-06-14
Scenic Driving Texas written by Laurence Parent and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-14 with Travel categories.
Discover the Lone Star State with over 30 recommended drives. Scenic Driving Texas provides indispensable information, including directions and a map for each itinerary, in-depth descriptions of attractions and points of interest, travel tips, and more. In addition to the text being fully revised and updated, the 3rd edition features a new cover treatment.