Product Description

This book tackles the messy details, reclaims disregarded heroes, and sets the record straight. It also explains why July 4th isn't really Independence Day.

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Product Details

Publisher	Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN	158979107X
Format	Paperback
Author	Thomas Ayres
EAN	9781589791077
Label	Taylor Trade Publishing
Edition	First Trade Paperback Edition
Dewey Decimal Number	973
Studio	Taylor Trade Publishing
Number Of Pages	256
Title	That's Not in My American History Book: A Compilation of Little Known Events and Forgotten Heroes
Publication Date	2004-05-25
Manufacturer	Taylor Trade Publishing

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Customer Reviews

Benedict Arnold: American Hero

Review by J. Edgar Mihelic, 2010-06-29

I have to admit, while consuming this book, I did learn a lot of things. Many I didn't know before, but others I maybe half remembered. However, I did not particularly like the book. The tone was off in a way. While I know that, as stated the preface, the book is aimed at more a general reader and not an academic audience I felt as if the tone was off. Instead of sharing something interesting with a general reader, the reader is being talked down to.

Another point of contention is that as some sort of alternate history is that he sticks to a familiar narrative about `Great Men'. What is interesting is not driving forces, but ephemera about names either already in the books or not in the history books when they should be.

Finally, the author tries to hit so many points that what is presented lacks depth. This is a book of trivia, and not a history book.

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American History Rodney Dangerfield-Style

Review by J. Maks, 2010-04-18

Well, we all know our American history, or do we? While I read this book, I felt like Rodney Dangerfield in "Back to School", a middle aged adult student, and learning what I missed. I caught myself frequently saying to myself -- "Really!?" It's fun reading, and the writing moved quickly. A great time to read -- late Spring, just in time for Memorial Day and the 4th of July!

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That's Not in My American History Book

Review by cortezhill, 2010-01-31

Anyone who enjoyed Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story" radio broadcasts will find this large collection of short history stories enjoyable too. Although there are a few Wold War II era stories, most of the book is tales from the revolution to Civil War times. A list of nicknames for most of the past presidents, some of which are unflattering, is about as controversial as the book gets. A light, enjoyable read.

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Interesting

Review by Kasmar, 2009-12-29

My son-in-law loves anything to do with history. This was a good one for him!

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history to stump teachers!

Review by denelle m. manick, 2009-01-26

Boy I wish I had this when I took High School and College History. It would have been great to stump the teachers and make them look up information. It's great for every kid who thinks they know it all and realizes they don't!

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