TY - BOOK AU - Griffin,Bulkley S. TI - Offbeat history: a compendium of lively Americana, AV - E173 .G87 U1 - 973 PY - 1967///] CY - Cleveland PB - World Pub. Co. KW - United States KW - History KW - Sources N1 - Bibliography: p. 357-360 N2 - 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 ER -