Arizona Myths, Fallacies and Misconceptions [Paperback]

John D. Neuner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2001

This book contains hundreds of myths, fallacies, and misconception about Arizona and the southwest. The author debunks urban legends, exposes old wives tales, and describes many historical inaccuracies about the state. This educational and entertaining book describes common misbeliefs about the state’s history, geology, geography, politics, economy, and wildlife. Whether you’re a native Arizonan or newcomer to this region, you’ll enjoy this enjoy this unique book.

Editorial Reviews

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"...ideal for newcomers and enjoyable for old timers" -- Phoenix Magazine (November 2001)

. . . should be required reading for every tourist, newcomer, and native alike. In short, it's a mighty handy little book. -- Marshall Trimble, Official State Historian, Author of 19 Books on Arizona, Cowboy Singer-Storyteller

...full of interesting trivia about the state. -- Milt Fort, Mesa Convention and Visitors' Bureau (July 2001)

A fascinating book! -- Gordon Smith, KXAM Radio 1310 (Gordon, Heather, and Buffalo Rick Show, August 2001 )

Lots of great stuff! -- Dan Davis, Good Morning Arizona, TV-3 Phoenix (November 2001)

Think that you know the area?...Prepare to have your world turned upside down. -- Tucson Citizen (August 17, 2001)

From the Publisher

The tumbleweed is part of the native flora of the American west. A famous shoot-out occurred at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. Wild pigs called Javelina roam the southwestern deserts. The chimichanga came from Mexico. Cotton is Arizona’s top commercial crop. Antelope can be found in remote parts of Arizona. What is wrong with each of these statements? They are all false. This book contains hundreds of other false beliefs and misconceptions about Arizona and the American southwest. Written in a light, easy-to-read style, every page of this unique book contains surprising facts about this region.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: First Leaf Publishing; 1 edition (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966994523
• ISBN-13: 978-0966994520
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,909,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gems of Info about Arizona, June 28, 2001

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Marie R. Neuner "javaqueen" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arizona Myths, Fallacies and Misconceptions (Paperback)

This book provides a diverse collection of information about Arizona and it's commonly held myths and fallacies. As an Arizona native I was amazed at the number of misbeliefs I had accumulated over the years. The author sets the record straight in a reading style that is clear and concise yet entertaining. I highly recommend this book for Arizona newcomers and those who want to be informed residents of the state.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening and fun reading!, May 31, 2001

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"quiensabe" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arizona Myths, Fallacies and Misconceptions (Paperback)

All favorable accolades apply to this delightfuly informative work. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Being a native Arizonan and having wandered all over this beautiful state studying the flora and fauna, I felt uniquely qualified to challenge several of the assertions in the book. To my surprise, I found that the book was correct in every instance. Kudos to you for your thorough research, Mr. Neuner. I shall share this little treasure with others who require enlightenment.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and informative., May 31, 2001

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John "John" (PHOENIX, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arizona Myths, Fallacies and Misconceptions (Paperback)

This is a great book for those with a skeptical nature. If you tend not to believe everything that you hear or read, then you'll thoroughly enjoy this book. It is full of surprising facts and information. If you want to learn more about Arizona, then this book is a great place to start.