Once again historian Harvey Rachlin uncovers odd and stirring stories behind some of the most fascinating objects in the world. Jumbos Hide, Publishers Weekly writes, is entertaining and enlightening a pageant of human aspiration, achievement, obsession, and belief. Artifacts explored include: The truce flag that ended World War I, The Maltese Falcon, John Adams pigtail and Jesse James Stickpin and Galileos middle finger.
ISBN: | 9781939430090 |
Publication date: | 30th August 2013 |
Author: | Rachlin, Harvey |
Publisher: | Garrett County Press |
Format: | Ebook (Epub) |