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Amazing Tennessee : Fascinating Facts, Entertaining Tales, Bizarre Happenings, and Historical Oddities about the Volunteer State | 
 enlarge | Author: Theresa Jensen Lacey
Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 603150
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 248
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 1558537902
Dewey Decimal Number: 976.8
EAN: 9781558537903
Publication Date: October 19, 2000
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Product Description
Take a closer look at all Tennessee has to offer! This engaging volume is a treasure trove of fascinating facts, incredible anecdotes, and bizarre events in Tennessees storied history. With nearly 250 pages of reading enjoyment, Amazing Tennessee is packed with tidbits and tales ranging from the remarkable to the downright bizarre. Youll discover: - Elvis Presleys greatest boyhood disappointment - The largest hippie commune in North America - The annual Liars Contest - Two Tennessee counties that disappeared - The worlds longest paper clip chain - The worlds best pecan pie recipe - World records set by Tennesseans - And more! Whether youre a Tennessee native, transplant, or just passing through, youll never look at the Volunteer State in the same way again!
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A great bathroom read April 2, 2007
I recently moved to Memphis, TN from Pennsylvania. I picked up this book to familiarize myself with TN history. It is an excellent book for reading on the "thinking chair". I picked out a number of places to visit with my family, based on the short articles and topics in the book.
fun book June 24, 2004
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is great fun to read through. There are many anecdotes and stories in addition to the facts. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Amazing TENNESSEE October 4, 2002
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Not only is this book helpful, it is very interesting. There were parts where I couldn't stop laughing. I shed a few tears on some pages. I really learned a lot about the State of Tennessee.
It's the kind of book you can carry with you and read anytime.
Good Book for finding out little-known material November 17, 2000
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
The title of Lacey's new book might well be "Everything you ever wanted to know about Tennessee, but couldn't find elsewhere." Crammed full of interesting and little-known facts about the Volunteer State, the book is sure to be a hit with trivia buffs. Everything is in here, from historic information about the 1877 rainstorm of snakes in Memphis to current listings of the state's best fishing streams. This book will make a great "stocking stuffer," and it's out just in time for Christmas. Anyone who has the least connection to Tennessee should own this book and read it cover from cover. I'll guarantee you'll learn something about our great state you didn't know.
Tennessee is an Amazing State! October 7, 2000
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a really good book about a state I love to visit. I especially liked the chapter about the Civil War in Tennessee. One of the most fascinating stories involves Cravens House atop strategic Lookout Mountain. During the Battle of Chattanooga the house served as the headquarters for the Confederates and the Union on the same day. I think the tragedy and chaos that must come in little anecdotes like that really personalize a major conflict. There are tons of stories about real people and delightful destinations for day trips in this book.
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