Beyer, Rick, 1956-

The greatest stories never told : 100 tales from history to astonish, bewilder, & stupefy / Title appears on item as: History Channel presents The greatest stories never told by Rick Beyer. - 1st ed. - New York : HarperResource, c2003. - x, 214 pages : illustrations, maps ; 19 cm.

Based on the television program: Timelab 2000.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-208).

A collection of historical facts includes the Pilgrims' decision to land in Plymouth because they ran out of beer, the invention of the stethoscope by a modest French doctor, and the development of the first fax machine in 1863

0060014016 (acidfree paper) 9780060014018

2004296419


History--Anecdotes.
Historia --Anécdotas

D 10 / B573g 2003

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