Lost States: True Stories of Texlahoma, Transylvania, and Other States That Never Made It
Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781594747526 (1594747520)
Publish date: June 3rd 2014
Publisher: Quirk Books
Pages no: 160
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Travel,
Humor,
History,
Reference,
Literature,
Science,
American,
Geography,
American History,
Cartography,
Maps
I almost really loved this one. It covers many, but not all, failed states. Each one gets a one page profile, plus a full page map created by the author, usually by superimposing the proposed state on an existing map. It was interesting, for the most part, though occassionally repetitive. Many of th...
This is pretty interesting ... unless you try to read it all at once (it gets repetitive fast). But most normal people will flip around, read a few pages and put it down, in which case, it's pretty good.
The stories were interesting, but very superficial, could have been better if he hadn't limited each story to two pages including the maps and pictures. My biggest complaint was the order, why put them in alphabetical order? Especially since the author made up some of the names. I would have preferr...
A nice blend of history and humor, this collection was inspired by the author's fascination with the many failed attempts to create different states, new states and varied combinations of already existing states. A great read for anyone at all interested in history and how the shifting boundaries of...
Fun and interesting information in a friendly format beside beautiful maps. A great choice for a coffee table book.I was hoping for more information and less commentary but beggers can't be choosers.I wish Yazoo had become a state...
15 years ago
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