Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends: The Strange Stories Behind Tall Tales
| AUTHOR | Jack, Albert; Jack, Albert |
| PUBLISHER | Tarcher (02/05/2013) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
A journey through the origins of urban legends, conspiracy theories, and old wives' tales. We all love a good story. But where do they really originate? Albert Jack explores the best, strangest, and funniest of the tales so many of us take as gospel, and uncovers some eye-popping true stories that are even more far-fetched than their mythical counterparts. From the frozen body of Walt Disney to the alligators lurking in the New York City sewers, Jack explores the origins of the most captivating urban legends, unraveling the truth behind the myths. Delve into legends like Robin Hood, JFK's brain, hamsters under carpets, and mysterious travelers, and you'll never be short of a scary or bizarre anecdote again.
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ISBN-13:
9780399161537
ISBN-10:
0399161538
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
256
Carton Quantity:
28
Product Dimensions:
4.59 x 0.69 x 8.02 inches
Weight:
0.39 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
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Table of Contents
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
398.2
Library of Congress Control Number:
2012038254
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A journey through the origins of urban legends, conspiracy theories, and old wives' tales. We all love a good story. But where do they really originate? Albert Jack explores the best, strangest, and funniest of the tales so many of us take as gospel, and uncovers some eye-popping true stories that are even more far-fetched than their mythical counterparts. From the frozen body of Walt Disney to the alligators lurking in the New York City sewers, Jack explores the origins of the most captivating urban legends, unraveling the truth behind the myths. Delve into legends like Robin Hood, JFK's brain, hamsters under carpets, and mysterious travelers, and you'll never be short of a scary or bizarre anecdote again.
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