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by Michael Bie (Author), Jackie Sheckler Finch (Continued by)
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.
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[Reading line] Seventeen Mind-Boggling Tales from the Badger State From unsolved murders and restless ghosts to legendary villains and unknown heroes, Wisconsin history is rife with common misconceptions, complicated intrigues, and dark secrets. Myths and Legends of Wisconsin takes on these gripping scenarios one by one, debunking, disproving, and exploring. -Harry Houdini was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 24, 1874. Why did he claim to have been born in Appleton, Wisconsin? And how did he accomplish the impossible feats that puzzle fans to this day? -Theodore Roosevelt had a planned speech in Milwaukee on October 14, 1912. After an attempt on his life, Roosevelt spoke for 90 minutes before calmly going to the hospital. How did Roosevelt carry on with a bullet in his body? -In 1961, a farmer heard suspicious noises outside his house. Did a flying saucer really land in Joe Simonton's yard, and did the aliens aboard ask for a jug of water and serve him pancakes? From pirate ships to mustard museums. Myths and Legends of Wisconsin makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the state's most fascinating and compelling stories.
Author Biography
Michael Bie, a Green Bay native, was formally educated at UW-Stevens Point and informally educated at the Upper Wisconsin River Yacht Club, Stevens Point; Del's Bar, La Crosse; and The Joynt, Eau Claire. As a freelance writer, he has multiple magazine and newspaper credits to his name. He can usually be found pursuing an interest in all things Wisconsin. Bie even spent several summers crisscrossing the state by bicycle until he realized that motor vehicles provided the same service in a fraction of the time. Occasionally he considers taking his bike out of storage.
