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Arizona Oddities

Author : Marshall Trimble
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439665605
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Arizona Oddities written by Marshall Trimble and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arizona has stories as peculiar as its stunning landscapes. The Lost Dutchman's rumored cache of gold sparked a legendary feud. Kidnapping victim Larcena Pennington Page survived two weeks alone in the wilderness, and her first request upon rescue was for a chaw of tobacco. Discover how the town of Why got its name, how the government built a lake that needed mowing and how wild camels ended up in North America. Author Marshall Trimble unearths these and other amusing anomalies, outstanding obscurities and compelling curiosities in the state's history.

Arizona Curiosities

Author : Sam Lowe
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762783826
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book Arizona Curiosities written by Sam Lowe and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saguaro cacti, desert landscapes, and the Grand Canyon may stand out as prominent Arizona features, but this scorching state is also home to bizarre places, personalities, events, and phenomena. These unique and quirky aspects are humorously displayed in Arizona Curiosities, a cross between a wacky news gazette, an almanac, and a humorous travel guide.

Weird Arizona

Author : Wesley Treat
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402739389
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Weird Arizona written by Wesley Treat and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each fun and intriguing volume offers more than 250 illustrated pages of places where tourists usually don't venture, including oddball curiosities, local legends, crazy characters, and peculiar roadside attractions.

Arizona Curiosities

Author : Sam Lowe
Publisher : Insiders' Guide
ISBN 13 : 9780762741144
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Arizona Curiosities written by Sam Lowe and published by Insiders' Guide. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for travelers seeking quirky and offbeat attractions in Arizona.

State Oddities

Author : Nancy Hendricks
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440876703
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book State Oddities written by Nancy Hendricks and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State Oddities takes a different kind of look at the American nation, spotlighting the fun foibles, peculiarities, and twists in each of the 50 states that are (mostly) united under the Stars and Stripes. State Oddities is a fascinating trip through the 50 states for students studying America, teachers planning classroom activities, and general readers who will enjoy an eye-opening journey through the nation's fun side. It offers a compelling look at the character of America through the individuality of 50 very distinct states that together form the USA. This book paints a picture of the broad sweep of the American story, offering a gateway to the country as it developed into one nation filled with individual states that can be remarkably different from each other, yet unified under such national symbols as the American flag and "The Star-Spangled Banner." The author of State Oddities has become known as a master of "painless history," telling America's story in a sparkling style along with the historian's eye for fascinating detail. On the book's cross-country journey, the reader will find that it differs from other works by taking a fresh look at stories we think we know.

Roadside America

Author : Jack Barth
Publisher : Fireside Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Roadside America written by Jack Barth and published by Fireside Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trivia-filled odyssey across America that tells the reader, for example, where to see the world's largest twine ball and how to locate the Lawrence Welk museum.

Wild Women of Prescott, Arizona

Author : Jan MacKell Collins
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625853548
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book Wild Women of Prescott, Arizona written by Jan MacKell Collins and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Western prostitution historian Jan MacKell Collins tells the stories of the many ‘horizontal experts’ of Prescott.” —True West Arizona remained a raw, rather uncivilized territory before it became one of the last states to enter the Union. Few towns exemplify this more than Prescott. Untamed land lured those who saw an opportunity to prosper, including a number of shady ladies. A staple of any western town, these wanton women were independent, hearty individuals eager to unpack their petticoats and set up shop. Within six years of establishment, at least five prostitutes operated in Prescott. As their clientele grew, so did their influence. Mollie Sheppard, Lida Winchell, Gabriell Dollie and many more women were integral forces on the city that should not be forgotten. From Granite Street to Whiskey Row, Prescott’s painted ladies established an ever-expanding red-light district halted only by Arizona’s admission to the Union in 1912. Join author Jan MacKell Collins to discover the soiled doves of Prescott’s red-light district. “Both Victor and Cripple Creek had active Red Light Districts in the gold rush days and Collins has captured several of the true stories of those who conducted business in the brothels and cribs.” —PeakRadar.com

Backroads & Byways of Arizona

Author : Jackie Dishner
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 0881508152
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (815 download)

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Download or read book Backroads & Byways of Arizona written by Jackie Dishner and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2009-10-05 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-follow guide from a longtime local, offering up 12 unique road trips that will take you into the heart of the Grand Canyon State. From the deserts near the U.S./Mexico border to the pine tree forests along the Mogollon Rim, and back to the west “coast,” where the Colorado River runs its wild course, Arizona resident Jackie Dishner is your guide to all the wonders this state has to offer. Arizona’s quirks, colors, spectacular landscapes, and serene spots set the tone as you explore the Grand Canyon State. Dishner will introduce you to old-timers, take you inside Native American ruins, and share the stunning vistas to be found if you venture off the beaten path. You’ll find adventures you’ll never forget on every page.

Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona

Author : Lilia Menconi
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640498567
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona written by Lilia Menconi and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're hiking red rock trails in the Valley of the Sun or relaxing in Scottsdale's resorts, take Arizona at your own speed with Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries like a luxurious desert getaway, a family road trip, and the 4-day best of the Valley of the Sun Unique experiences and can't-miss sights: Explore the local art scene, from Native American exhibits to contemporary galleries, and taste the best Sonoran-style cuisine this side of the Mexican border. Luxuriate in five-star resorts, world-class spas, and gourmet restaurants. Go stargazing in Sedona or bar-hopping in Scottsdale. Hike water-carved canyons and climb mountains or hit the links in the golf capital of the West. Discover the rich culture of the Native American people who first settled the Valley, and venture to the leafy respite of Oak Creek Canyon to picnic between trout-filled ponds and towering red-rock monoliths The top spots for outdoor adventures, from rock climbing and hiking along hidden mountain trails to sunset hot air ballooning and exhilarating desert Jeep tours Expert advice from Phoenix local Lilia Menconi on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, with special focus on the best resorts in the area Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the culture, environment, wildlife, and history With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sedona your way. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon. Hitting the road? Try Moon Southwest Road Trip.

Nebraska Curiosities

Author : Rick Yoder
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1461747384
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Nebraska Curiosities written by Rick Yoder and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Eric Jones
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762761601
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book Iowa Curiosities written by Eric Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Hawkeye State has to offer!

Megafire

Author : Michael Kodas
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0547792123
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (477 download)

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Download or read book Megafire written by Michael Kodas and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling author of High Crimes explores what causes forest fires and captures their danger and the heroism of those who fight them. In Megafire, a world-renowned journalist and forest fire expert travels to dangerous and remote wildernesses, as well as to the backyards of people faced with these catastrophes, to look at the heart of this phenomenon and witness firsthand the heroic efforts of the firefighters and scientists racing against time to stop it—or at least to tame these deadly flames. From Colorado to California, China to Canada, head to the frontlines on the ground and in the air, as well as in the laboratories, universities, and federal agencies where this battle rages on. Through this prism of perspectives, Kodas zeroes in on some of the most terrifying environmental disasters in recent years—the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona that took the lives of nineteen elite “hotshot” firefighters, the Waldo Canyon Fire that overwhelmed the city of Colorado Springs—and more in a page-turning narrative that puts a face on the brave people at the heart of this issue. Megafiredescribes the profound global impact of these fires and will change the way we think about the environment and the precariousness of our world. “I don't know any writer better equipped to explain what's gone wrong than Michael Kodas, who shines a light both on the astonishing bravery of the hotshots on the front lines and on the waste and ineptitude of the politicians and bureaucrats who too often fail them, sometimes with fatal consequences.”—Dan Fagin, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation

True Tales of Prescott

Author : Bradley G. Courtney and Drew Desmond
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467151874
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book True Tales of Prescott written by Bradley G. Courtney and Drew Desmond and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A saloon town like no other. Carved out of the wilderness to become the first capital of Arizona Territory, Prescott has been a magnet for colorful characters since 1864. From Isaac Goldberg, proprietor of the first saloon, to musical icon Bruce Springsteen, Prescott has hosted its fair share of legends. Highwayman Brazen Bill Brazelton moseyed through the streets of Prescott, as did Bucky O'Neill and Barry Goldwater. Famous landmarks like the Palace Saloon not only survived prohibition but the Great Fire of 1900 that burned through Whiskey Row. Join historians Bradley G. Courtney and Drew Desmond as they round up tales of Prescott's fascinating past.

Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona

Author : Kathleen Bryant
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1612385729
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona written by Kathleen Bryant and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona, longtime Arizona resident Kathleen Bryant covers the hot spots of the Valley of the Sun, including Phoenix's sandstone peaks, the red rocks and vortexes of Sedona, and the best golf courses and shopping Scottsdale has to offer. Discover the rich culture of the Native American tribes who first settled the Valley, venture north to the leafy respite of Oak Creek Canyon, marvel at larger-than-life cacti at the Desert Botanical Garden, or explore fossils at the Mesa Southwest Museum. Packed with information on the best dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona caters to a range of travel budgets. With unique travel strategies such as Desert Romance and Southwest Heritage, Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. This ebook and its features are best experienced on iOS or Android devices and the Kindle Fire.

It Looms Above the Valley

Author : Kalvin E. D. Davis
Publisher : Google Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book It Looms Above the Valley written by Kalvin E. D. Davis and published by Google Books. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Valley, also referred to as the Greater Phoenix Area, includes both urban and farm communities. Sitting at a higher elevation than the rest of the Valley, the Superstition Mountains in Central Arizona contain incredibly rugged and difficult terrain. Because of the mountain range's characteristics, thousands of individuals are drawn annually to its abundant trails, deep history, and breath-taking views. In his book "It Looms Above the Valley," Kalvin Davis directly narrates his eighteen-month experience while setting out to accumulate the broadest photographic collection of the Superstition Mountains ever done. Through each vivid chapter, he details his photographs as they relate to their individual subjects. From disastrous wildfires, odd weather patterns, vast desert ecology, and historic sites, Kalvin provides each reader with an up-close look of what it is to truly experience this mountain range.

Arizona Myths and Legends

Author : Sam Lowe
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493023055
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Arizona Myths and Legends written by Sam Lowe and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arizona Myths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Arizona’s history, like the story of Pearl Hart or the ghosts that live in the Hotel Vendome. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Arizona history.

A Wyatt Earp Anthology

Author : Roy B. Young
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574417835
Total Pages : 937 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book A Wyatt Earp Anthology written by Roy B. Young and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 937 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wyatt Earp is one of the most legendary figures of the nineteenth-century American West, notable for his role in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. Some see him as a hero lawman of the Wild West, whereas others see him as yet another outlaw, a pimp, and failed lawman. Roy B. Young, Gary L. Roberts, and Casey Tefertiller, all notable experts on Earp and the Wild West, present in A Wyatt Earp Anthology an authoritative account of his life, successes, and failures. The editors have curated an anthology of the very best work on Earp—more than sixty articles and excerpts from books—from a wide array of authors, selecting only the best written and factually documented pieces and omitting those full of suppositions or false material. Earp’s life is presented in chronological fashion, from his early years to Dodge City, Kansas; triumph and tragedy in Tombstone; and his later years throughout the West. Important figures in Earp’s life, such as Bat Masterson, the Clantons, the McLaurys, Doc Holliday, and John Ringo, are also covered. Wyatt Earp’s image in film and the myths surrounding his life, as well as controversies over interpretations and presentations of his life by various writers, also receive their due. Finally, an extensive epilogue by Gary L. Roberts explores Earp and frontier violence.