Curiosities of the Finger Lakes
Curiosities of the Finger Lakes

Author: Melanie Zimmer

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2013-07-16

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1625845456

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The Finger Lakes region is known for its beauty, but look carefully and you will discover some of New York's other abundant--and unusual--treasures. The cliffs of Excelsior Glen are scattered with ancient Indian pictographs, and Bluff Point conceals the ruins of an unknown civilization. The wine industry has its own strange stories; discover why one wine producer was banned from using his own name. Among the oddities of the Finger Lakes region are the world's largest pancake, a slice of Susan B. Anthony's seventy-eighth birthday cake and the anecdote of the boy who accidentally caught an eight-pound trout with his nose. Join author Melanie Zimmer and uncover these and other curiosities and strange tales of the Finger Lakes.

New York Curiosities, 2nd
New York Curiosities, 2nd

Author: Cindy Perman

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2013-01-15

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 0762774967

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This all-new series title covers the entire Empire State, including a bizarre cemetery on 400 acres in the Bronx and a renowned restaurant in Rochester known as the Home of the Garbage Plate. If you can’t do it here, you can’t do it anywhere!

Curiosities of Central New York
Curiosities of Central New York

Author: Melanie Zimmer

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2012-09-04

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1614236909

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The people of Central New York know there's something different--perhaps strange--in the air. Across this vast and often wild region, history and lore are remarkably and markedly unusual. Ancient Iroquois mystical traditions still infuse the landscape with a sense of the otherworldly, and for some, witchcraft was a constant fear throughout the nineteenth century. Monsters and even fairies roam the region, frightening or delighting those who say they have encountered them. Visit the world's smallest church in Oneida and North America's only Tibetan monastery, Namgyal, in Ithaca. Join local folklorist Melanie Zimmer as she explores the curiosities of Central New York.

Nevada Curiosities
Nevada Curiosities

Author: Richard Moreno

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2008-12-22

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1461747376

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The definitive collection of Nevada's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Nevada residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.

Vermont Curiosities
Vermont Curiosities

Author: Robert Wilson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2008-10-14

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1461747244

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A fun, accessible read for travelers and non travelers alike Vermont Curiosities is part zany Vermont guidebook and part Who's Who of unusual and unsung heroes, this compendium of the state's quirks and characters will amuse Vermont residents and visitors alike.

Scenic Driving New York
Scenic Driving New York

Author: Randi Minetor

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1493058231

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To enjoy all that New York state roadways have to offer, jump in the car and drive to sweeping lake or ocean views, lush vineyard landscapes, or breathtaking mountain vistas. Featuring more than 1,900 miles of scenic routes and byways, this indispensable highway companion maps out unforgettable trips for exploring New York’s natural beauty. Scenic Driving New York features thirty separate drives through the Empire State with delicious ice cream stops and fun side trips along the way. Buckle up and begin your next journey!

Ghosts and Hauntings of the Finger Lakes
Ghosts and Hauntings of the Finger Lakes

Author: Patti Unvericht

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2012-06-05

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1614235503

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From spooky state parks to real-life haunted houses, Ghosts and Hauntings of the Finger Lakes tells the stories behind the most supernatural sites around the shores of New York's famous Finger Lakes. Local paranormal investigator Patti Unvericht takes you on a journey to places such as the Elmira Civil War POW Camp, thought to be inhabited by the restless spirits of casualties of the war, to the State Theatre in Ithaca and even the tourist-friendly Geneva on the Lake, rumored to be haunted by past guests who have expired while staying at the historic hotel.

Hidden History of the Finger Lakes
Hidden History of the Finger Lakes

Author: Patti Unvericht

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1467138193

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New York's Finger Lakes region is filled with compelling characters, tragic disasters and fascinating mysteries. Famed daredevil Sam Patch, known as the "Yankee Leaper," thrilled audiences at Niagara Falls but took his last jump into the Genesee River with his pet black bear, plummeting to his death. The first ever Memorial Day was celebrated in Waterloo in 1866 and inspired a nation to adopt the holiday. Seneca Lake claims its fair share of ships, including the Onondaga, which was blown up with dynamite as part of a spectacle to commemorate the sinking of the USS Maine. Author Patti Unvericht reveals the forgotten history of the Finger Lakes region.

Texas Curiosities
Texas Curiosities

Author: John Kelso

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-09-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1493023705

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Texas Curiosities brings to the reader with humor and affection—and a healthy dose of attitude—the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state’s borders and in the chronicles of its history. From the world’s largest squirrel (property of Cedar Creek) to the world’s oldest washing machine (at the Washing Machine Museum in Mineral Wells), Texas Curiosities is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes that will amuse Texas residents and visitors alike.