{"product_id":"it-happened-in-pennsylvania-paperback","title":"It Happened in Pennsylvania - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFran Capo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eScott Bruce\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide is a collection of thirty fascinating events that helped make Pennsylvania what it is today. From the witches of PA to the Expedition that changed the world, authors Fran Capo and Scott Bruce write with a comedic yet dramatic flair and an easy to read style that will entertain readers as they learn more about the colorful, and sometimes wacky history of Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue Tales from the Keystone State's Past--from Pennsylvania's only witch trial to the the lost children of the AllegheniesFrom Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and beyond, from the Appalachians to the Alleghenies to Lake Erie, the great state of Pennsylvania is a wondrously varied expanse of mighty rivers, scenic valleys, fertile farmlands, resource-rich plateaus, and endless mountains. No wonder its history is chock full of amazing true tales. It Happened in Pennsylvania goes behind the scenes to tell its story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Keystone State.- Find out whether or not the Battle of Gettysburg was sparked by an attempt by Confederates to capture shoes.- Meet the engineer who turned a spring into a popular toy, the doctor who spontaneously combusted, and the World War II-era Pittsburgh-Philadelphia football team called the Steagles.- Learn how a tragic accident involving 30,000 pounds of bananas became a popular song, and how a small leak triggered the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFran Capo is a freelance writer, standup comic, lecturer, and the Guinness Book of World Records' Fastest Talking Female. This Queens College graduate has appeared on more than 248 radio shows and 98 TV shows, including Larry King Live, Entertainment Tonight, and Good Morning America.Scott Bruce is a professional comedian who has been performing in every available venue, including television, radio, stage, colleges, cruise ships, and comedy clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 08, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47322385580281,"sku":"9780762764099","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/RnpUdVFLOWRwY0JEQW5rdlJoQjR5dz09.webp?v=1769527553","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/it-happened-in-pennsylvania-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}