Product Description

Amazing Iowa offers a rare glimpse into unusual and sometimes bizarre people and events in Iowas history. Reading like the Hawkeye States own Ripleys Believe It or Not, this book explores hundreds of incredible stories, facts, and tidbits of human interest. It contains photographs, quizzes, trivia, stories, recipes, lists, song lyrics, and more. Within these pages, youll find:

• Eddie Rickenbacker, who raced cars with a bats heart tied to his middle finger.
• The worlds best marinade for Iowa pork chops.
• Jesse Jamess first train robbery, the first ever attempted on a moving train.
• Lyrics of the Iowa Corn Song.
• The longest beard length ever recorded.
• Heroes of the past (TVs first Superman was born in Iowa).
• Heroes of the future (Captain James T. Kirk will be born in Iowa).
• Ellen Church of Cresco, the first airline stewardess in the country.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2030588 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-10
• Released on: 2003-09-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages