It Happened in Ohio: Remarkable Events That Shaped History, First Edition (It Happened in Series) - Softcover

Carol Cartaino, .

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762743077 ISBN 13: 9780762743070

Publisher: Gpp, 2010

Synopsis

Thirty episodes from the history of the Buckeye State, including memorable events such as the Kent State Riots, but also featuring lesser-known tales.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

True Tales from the Buckeye State's Past--from the birth of Tecumsehto the Bicentennial Barnstorm For a small state, Ohio has had a big impact on America. This agricultural, political, and industrial power has long been known for the vigor, earnestness, and imagination of its citizens. It Happened in Ohio goes behind the scenes to tell its story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Buckeye State. - Read about one woman's desperate flight for freedom with her son one night in 1838 over the ice of the Ohio River--the real-life story behind Uncle Tom's Cabin. - Hear Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall say "I do" at storied Malabar Farm. - Remember the Cuyahoga River fire of 1969, and that fateful day in May 1970 that marked the Kent State catastrophe. - Relive the Cincinnati Reds' victory over the New York Yankees in the 1976 World Series, and revisit the long, proud history of the Big Red Machine.

About the Author:

Carol Cartaino has more than thirty years' experience as a hands-on writer, editor, and book publisher. Her office is located on her 66-acre farm in Ohio's scenic Adams County, five miles from the Great Serpent Mound.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gpp
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0762743077
• ISBN 13: 9780762743070
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224