A Touch of Cleveland History: Stories from the First 200 Years Contributor(s): Rich, Bob (Author) |
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ISBN: 1938441338 ISBN-13: 9781938441332 Publisher: Gray & Company Publishers OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - History | United States - 19th Century - History | United States - 20th Century |
LCCN: 2022278722 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.57 lbs) 174 pages |
Themes: - Locality - Cleveland-Lorain-Elyria, Ohio - Geographic Orientation - Ohio - Cultural Region - Midwest |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: These 57 short stories are an entertaining introduction to the history of Cleveland, Ohio, for natives and newcomers alike. They hit the highlights--colorful people and remarkable moments from log cabin days to an era of industrial might--and cover subjects from sports to fashion to crime. They first appeared as a weekly newspaper and radio series celebrating the city's bicentennial in 1996. Bob Rich's storytelling ability made him one of the most popular adult education teachers at Cuyahoga Community College. His enthusiasm for local history shines through on the page, too, as he touches on such topics as ...
... and the enduring pride of Cleveland's citizens. Any Clevelander who wants to know a little more about the old hometown will be delighted by these fact-filled stories. |