Bibliograph

Wisconsin myths & legends, the true stories behind history's mysteries, Michael Bie, with additional stories by Jackie Sheckler Finch

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Wisconsin myths & legends, the true stories behind history's mysteries, Michael Bie, with additional stories by Jackie Sheckler Finch

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

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contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Wisconsin myths & legends

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1311591642

Responsibility statement

Michael Bie, with additional stories by Jackie Sheckler Finch

Series statement

Myths and mysteries series

Sub title

the true stories behind history's mysteries

Summary

"Unearth the mysteries, myths, strange happenings, and haunted places in Wisconsin's history. This intriguing, lively, and easy-to-read collection of eerie stories will leave readers astonished at the secrets it reveals"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Holy(?) apparitions -- Waukaukaummahaut : son of the southern president -- The lost prince -- A capitol offense -- Harry Houdini Claims Appleton as his Birthplace -- "A horrid dread" : the unsolved murder of H.C. Mead -- "Plaster John" : the miracle healer of Somerset -- The life and crimes of pirate Captain Dan Seavey -- Shot in the Chest, Teddy Roosevelt Kept Giving His Speech -- Valley of the molls -- Doomed : the winter dance party of 1959 -- Pancakes from space -- Vanished : the enduring mystery of Leo Burt -- Beerman : the mobster who made Milwaukee infamous -- The Strange Story of World's Only Mustard Museum -- The myth of the Marinette mercenary -- The La Crosse serial killer

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Wisconsin myths and legends

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