The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy |  | Author: Rick Beyer
Publisher: Harper
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Sales Rank: 104401
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 7.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0060760184
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.099
EAN: 9780060760182
ASIN: 0060760184
Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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Product Description
What most of us don't know about our presidents could fill a book—and this just happens to be that book! From the archives of The History Channel® comes a treasure trove of quirky presidential history that will truly astonish, bewilder, and stupefy. Like Abraham Lincoln's duel or Jimmy Carter's UFO sighting . . . and let's not forget about the president who went skinny-dipping in the Potomac every day! That's the kind of presidential history you'll find in The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told: One hundred little-known stories to make you shake your head in wonder. If you want to find out how "Hail to the Chief" came to be the president's song, why the Oval Office isn't square, which president saved the game of football, and why Washington, D.C., could have been named Hertburn, this is the book for you. Did You Know About: - The custody battle that made George Washington an American?
- The counterfeiters who tried to steal Lincoln's body?
- The woman who brought down Andrew Jackson's cabinet?
- The man who was president for a day?
You know what makes the presidents famous, but it's the stuff you don't know that makes them interesting. A feast of fascinating presidential tidbits awaits.
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 Another Great book by Rick Beyers!!! January 9, 2010
Brad Sjorlund (usa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After reading the Greatest War Stories Never Told I knew that I wanted to purchase The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told. As before, this book is very entertaining and interesting. It will change the way that you think about the character of quite a few of our Presidents. It really is a fun book to read!
 Fluffy Fun July 21, 2009
waitingtoderail (Jamaica Plain, MA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Some fun trivia about the U.S. Presidents. Did you know Lincoln was challenged to a duel? His weapon of choice - calvary broadswords. A truce was negotiated. Or that Grant is the only president to ever receive a speeding ticket while in office for making his horces pull his carriage at gallop speed? It's all in here. Oddly, a few tidbits are thrown in about other nation's presidents, like Santa Anna. Overall, a fun little book, just don't expect to come out with any deep thoughts about the Presidency or American history on this one.
Brain candy April 19, 2009
Dr Alexander Elder (New York, USA)
I bought this book after hearing an interview with the author on NPR. The small hardcover square is very nicely produced - each spread is about a President - several pics and several tidbits of unexpected stories. Amusing, gossipy, and visually attractive.
It reminded me of the books I used to read as a teenager, except that visually they were not as good, soaking up information about everything. Now I prefer books that take one topic and treat it in depth, but this brief return to adolescence was like eating brain candy. I am saving the book for when our nephews come to visit.
Perfect table book. February 18, 2009
William P. Carlucci
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Stories are short and very entertaining. Not for the serious study of history, but perfect for light reading by those who enjoy history.
Very informative for trivia buffs December 24, 2008
S. Sutton (Chapel Hill, NC USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a big trivia buff and this book fits the bill. It is a quick read for anyone looking for something interesting and lite.
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