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Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends: The Strange Stories Behind Tall Tales

Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends: The Strange Stories Behind Tall Tales - Paperback

by Albert Jack
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Availability:In StockContributor:Albert JackAudience:Young AdultPublish date:2/5/2013Pages:256
Language:EnglishPublisher:TarcherISBN-13:9780399161537ISBN-10:399161538UPC:9780399161537Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Folklore & MythologySize:8.02 x 4.59 x 0.69 inchesWeight:0.3902Product ID:SCB49QHGCC
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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:TarcherISBN-13:9780399161537ISBN-10:399161538UPC:9780399161537Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Folklore & MythologySize:8.02 x 4.59 x 0.69 inchesWeight:0.3902Product ID:SCB49QHGCC
Albert Jack is the bestselling author of Red Herrings and White Elephants, Pop Goes the Weasel, Black Sheep and Lame Ducks, and What Caesar Did for My Salad.
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