It Happened in Georgia
Crutchfield, James A.
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General Sherman marched across it, John Muir walked across it, FDR soaked in its hot springs, and Hank Aaron hit an important home run out of one of its ballparks. Some of the most captivating episodes in Georgia history come to life in this entertaining
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General Sherman marched across it, John Muir walked across it, FDR soaked in its hot springs, and Hank Aaron hit an important home run out of one of its ballparks. Some of the most captivating episodes in Georgia history come to life in this entertaining and informative collection.
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From a famous duel between two gentlemen statesmen to the formation of the Girl Scouts, It Happened in Georgia offers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Peach State.
Visit Ocmulgee and Etowah, prehistoric sites where the early American Indians known as the Mississippians celebrated the Busk. Meet Americas most-wanted man of 1865, Jefferson Davisnot only the fugitive head of the Confederacy but an alleged accomplice to Lincolns assassination. And experience the Atlanta Braves first home game of the 1974 season, when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruths 1935 record. In an easy-to-read style thats entertaining and informative, author James A. Crutchfield recounts captivating moments from Georgias past.
AUTHOR BIO
Jim Crutchfield is a popular western historian and the author of numerous books, including It Happened in Montana, It Happened in Washington, and other It Happened In books.
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0762744839
ISBN(13-digit): 9780762744831
Dewey Decimal: 975.8
Library of Congress: 2006033042
Book Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 135
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