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Many voices

true tales from America's past
1995
Includes thirty-six stories, based on facts, describing people and events from over three hundred years of American history.

Stupid American history

tales of stupidity, strangeness, and mythconceptions
2009
A humorous take on dozens of legends and debacles from throughout the history of the United States, including Gertude Stein's proposal that Adolf Hitler be given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1937, presidental name alterations, and how the donkey became the symbol of the Democratic Party.

Off the wall

death in Yosemite : gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in America's first protected land of scenic wonders
2007

Off Main Street

barnstormers, prophets, and gatemouth's gator : essays
2005
Presents a collection of essays that chronicles the author's first-hand experiences living, working, and growing up in the rural Midwest.

Unsolved political mysteries

2008
Investigates the mysteries and rumors of conspiracies surrounding various politicians and political events, including the Watergate scandal, the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hillary Clinton's "vast right-wing conspiracy" accusations, and others.

The almanac of political corruption, scandals, and dirty politics

2007
The author chronicles 300 years of political wrongdoings, corruption, immoral behavior, and scandals including Watergate and Whitewater, Iran-Contra, and Monica Lewinsky.

Great tales from English history

the truth about King Arthur, Lady Godiva, Richard the Lionheart, and more
2004
Presents stories of historical and legendary people and events that contributed to the shaping of England from 7150 B.C. to 1381.

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