Offbeat history; a compendium of lively Americana, edited by Bulkley S. Griffin.

By: Griffin, Bulkley S [comp.]Material type: TextTextReference number: 67005205 /AC/r85Publication details: Cleveland, World Pub. Co. [1967] Description: xiii, 360 p. illus., facsims., ports. 24 cmSubject(s): United States -- History -- Sources | United States -- History -- SourcesDDC classification: 973 LOC classification: E173 | .G87Summary: 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.
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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.

Bibliography: p. 357-360

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