Missouri Curiosities, 2nd: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (827 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0762741082 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Show Me State has lots to be proud of--the Pony Express, Mark Twain, the International Bowling Museum, a billion-gallon underground lake to name just a few. Everything has a story. With Josh Young at your side, enjoy a hilarious tour of Missouri, where there's a law against worrying squirrels and a museum celebrating "the unexplained."
"This is a keeper" according to Patsy Bell. Not so much a travel guide as a collection of the sites and events that show why Missourians love their home state. Missourians can have a good time without spending a fortune and are lighthearted enough to laugh at themselves. Not a book to simply read, this is a book to own. I pull it off the self time and again to see what near-by and affordable entertainment is coming up. With our tough economy these days, Missouri Curiosities is a good planner for weekend getaways.. Gulf Coast Librarian said Muddy Subheads Mar Readability. You're better off using the index in this book than browsing it. The subheads are supposed to be cute but they are not helpful. It would have been better to list the name of the place, nearest town, and hours if applicable than to give it some unclever title. You have to read through the information to find what exactly the curiosity is. It's annoying and detracts from interesting information provided. Off the Beaten Path: Missouri by Patti DeLano is less quirky (although it has some oddities listed) but covers more t. I'm glad I ordered this book Patricia Welch I'm glad I ordered this book. To "outsiders" Missourians say & do things that seem odd to them. We are just "homey" & harmless. You might even love us & accept us if you came & stayed awhile. Our forests & water ways are beautiful, we love & treasure nature, so be tender as you look & learn. Book arrived well packaged, on time & treasured.
From the Back CoverYour round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Show Me State has to offer!