Forgotten Tales of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh has many such stories of strange but mostly true events.Such was the wisdom of the Pittsburgh Daily Gazette and Advertiser in 1866 when describing a railway boss's threat to decapitate a former employee. A 1907 lion attack at Lu
| TITLE | : | Forgotten Tales of Pittsburgh |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.52 (742 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 1609490711 |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Paperback |
| NUMBER of PAGES | : | 160 Pages |
| PUBLISH DATE | : | 2010-11-09 |
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Such was the wisdom of the Pittsburgh Daily Gazette and Advertiser in 1866 when describing a railway boss's threat to decapitate a former employee. Pittsburgh has many such stories of strange but mostly true events. Local author Thomas White delves into these lost tales, from Lewis and Clark's inauspicious start involving an intoxicated boat builder to the death ray of inventor Nikola Tesla. A 1907 lion attack at Luna Park, death by spontaneous combustion, Jack the Ripper's rumored visit to the city and an umpire who was rescued from an angry crowd by Pirates players are all part of the forgotten history of the Steel City.
EDITORIAL :
About the Author
Thomas White is the university archivist and curator of special collections in the Gumberg Library at Duquesne University. He is also an adjunct lecturer in Duquesne's history department and an adjunct professor of history at La Roche College. White received a master's degree in public history from Duquesne University. He is the published author of eight books, all of which focus on Pennsylvania history.
REVIEW :
I purchased this used, removed from circulation at a public library. We will always feel lost.
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