The Great Book of American Trivia: Fun Random Facts & American History - Paperback

by Bill O'Neill (Author)

Slept through high school history? Need a more entertaining refresher than a dusty textbook? Want to learn more about America and its interesting history?

Pick up The Great Book of American Trivia, the ultimate compendium of American trivia and little-known facts. A quick read packed with information from cover to cover.

Here you will find out:

• Which US president survived an assassination attempt - and didn't even pause his speech?
• What holiday's origin story was actually just a tall tale to unite a country at war?
• Where in the world can you find an American mountain range - that isn't in America?
• How did an earthquake lead to the Trail of Tears?
• What First Lady gossip shook up an entire presidential cabinet?

Whether you know nothing about America's past or you consider yourself an expert, you'll learn something new and find yourself entertained as you discover or relive the nation's troubles, mistakes, triumphs, and challenges. Dig in now and start learning the interesting stories that shaped America into what it is today.