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Author:
Moran, Mark 1961-  Search this
Sceurman, Mark  Search this
Physical description:
349 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
Miscellanea
History
Trivia and miscellanea
Place:
United States
Date:
2005
©2005
Notes:
Includes index.
ANAC copy 39088019841063 gift of Anne T. Graham.
Contents:
Introduction. Local legends -- Ancient mysteries -- Fabled people and places -- Unexplained phenomena -- Bizarre beasts -- Local heroes and villains -- Personalized properties -- Roads less traveled -- Gateways to hell -- Haunted places, ghostly tales -- Cemetery safari -- Abandoned in America
Summary:
"Weird U.S. is a travel guide of sorts to America's local legends and best-kept secrets. It's chock-full of the crazy characters, cursed roads, abandoned sites, and bizarre roadside attractions that reflect the shared modern folklore of our time."--Jacket.
Topic:
Folk art  Search this
Found objects (Art)  Search this
Legends  Search this
Folklore  Search this
Curiosities and wonders  Search this
History  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1103696