anecdotes

The author examines thirteen well-known tales of America's early Revolutionary history and exposes the myths surrounding Paul Revere's famous ride, the truth about Molly Pitcher, and surprising information about Thomas Jefferson.

Explores the impact Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery's expedition to the American West had on grizzly lore and separated the legends from the realities of grizzly bears.

Presents black-and-white photographs of residents from the small Iowa community of Oxford, taken in 1984 and again two decades later, with accompanying first-person narratives.

Tells the stories of thirty events, both familiar and lesser-known, that played a role in the course of the Revolutionary War.

Presents thirty true stories about little-known or unique events that occurred in the North and South during the Civil War, from the making of gunpowder out of urine, to the choice of an innocent man to be executed in the the place of his brother.

Marvin Korman recounts the memories he has of growing up in the Bronx and working in his father's Jewish bakery.

Profiles the wildest, strangest, and most outrageous people, places, and things in the state of New York.

Exposes myths and illusions concerning American history.

Provides accounts of memorable people and events in the history of Hollywood, focusing on the movie business.