Archival Atlanta: Electric Street Dummies, the Great Stonehenge Explosion, Nerve Tonics, and Bovine Laws: Forgotten Facts and Well-Kept [Paperback]

Perry Buffington (Author), Kim Underwood (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1996

This conversational history of Atlanta offers fascinating-and true-stories from the past, organized by category.

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Who was Sherman's secret Southern sweetheart? How did medical school parties aid in the discovery of anaesthesia? Does it really rain candy bars in Atlanta? And just what is an "Electric Street Dummy"? Discover the secrets and facts that have made Atlanta one of the world's most intriguing cities.

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Possibly published in anticipation of the 1996 Olympics, this work is a conversational, popular history of the city from its beginnings to the present day. Psychologist Buffington and journalist Underwood include in their account the Civil War, inventors and inventions, Margaret Mitchell and Gone with the Wind, fires, riots, disasters, politics, sports, and ghost stories. The authors have gathered their information from newspapers, magazines, interviews, and hearsay. The text is straightforward, with many boxes containing interesting and pertinent bits of information. Unfortunately, there is no map showing the location of the places and events discussed. The book will be of interest to those visiting the city rather than to historians. Libraries with collections dealing with the history and popular culture of the South may want to consider purchasing this book.
Julia Stump, Voorheesville P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers; 1st edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561451053
• ISBN-13: 978-1561451050
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,316,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Archival Atlanta: Electric Street Dummies, the Great Stonehenge Explosion, Nerve Tonics, and Bovine Laws: Forgotten Facts and Well-Kept (Paperback)

This is a book not just for Atlanta residents, present or past, but also for anyone interested in history, or in remembering a simpler time. From the small-town roots described here, Atlanta has grown into a major metropolitan city. Learn the origins of the top-secret Coca-Cola recipe. Go behind the scenes at the premiere of the classic Gone With the Wind movie in Margaret Mitchell's hometown. Definitely worth the price of admission.