Title: Offbeat history
First published: 1967
Description: A compilation of little-known incidents in American history from 1775 to 1915. Includes "The Cake mania in Indiana," "Washington Burning," and "Sledge-Hammer Politics." Arranged under broad sections on the Presidents; Congress; the Civil War; fashion, food, and manners; travel; religion; and authors.
Subjects: Sources, History
Places: United States
LC classification: E173 .G87