Complete Book of Presidential Trivia, The [Paperback]

J. Lang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2001

Every conceivable subject is touched on, from scandals and pre-White House life to notable quotes and notable women (wives and otherwise).

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From the Back Cover

With categories ranging from scandals and pre-White House life to notable quotes and notable women (wives and otherwise), the questions and answers contained within will not only entertain, but educate. What former general carried two bullets in his body? Who started the tradition of the president tossing out the first ball at the opening of baseball season? What self-educated lawyer was such an avid Shakespeare fan that he could recite long passages from memory? Who was given a purple velvet-bound Bible by former slaves? What highly intellectual president was also remembered for his daily nude swims in the Potomac River? Look inside for the answers to these and hundreds of other fun and interesting facts.

About the Author

J. Stephen Lang, who earned a master's degree in print communications from Wheaton College, is a former book editor. He has written several trivia books, including The Complete Book of Bible Trivia , The Complete Book of Confederate Trivia , and The Big Book of American Trivia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (September 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565548779
• ISBN-13: 978-1565548770
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J. Stephen Lang's favorite game is Trivial Pursuit, and his favorite book is the Bible. Lang is a best-selling author whose titles include "Know the Bible in 30 Days," "The Complete Book of Bible Trivia," "1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About the Bible," "What the Good Book Didn't Say," "The Big Book of American Trivia", and "The Complete Book of Confederate Trivia." His "Bible I.Q." column ran for several years in Today's Christian magazine. Mr. Lang holds an M.A. from Wheaton College and lives in Seminole, Florida.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice way to learn history, January 11, 2002

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Calvin Hobbes (Palm Harbor, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Book of Presidential Trivia, The (Paperback)

We have had some lousy presidents, but this is not a lousy book. Even the bad presidents were interesting to read about. I knew a lot of the answers to the questions, but some of this material was totally new to me. I like the sort of book that entertains you and educates too. I think the best part was that all the most recent presidents were included, George W. too.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read, February 25, 2002

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Alan Weyler (Hornell NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Book of Presidential Trivia, The (Paperback)

This was my President's Day gift to myself. I heard the author interviewed on a local radio station, found the book at a local store, and have thoroughly enjoyed it all. The section with questions on the First Ladies is especially interesting. Was also interested in the material about the pre-presidential careers of these guys. I would recommend this to political junkies, or to anyone even remotely interested in US history.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All the Juicy Tidbits Your Teacher Forgot to Tell You, November 6, 2001

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Roy Hatch (Cape Coral, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Book of Presidential Trivia, The (Paperback)

I thought I knew a lot about US history, but I kept stumbling across questions that had answers that really surprised me. This quiz book is a barrel of fun, lots of juicy tidbits (yeah, Monica is here), all the gossipy details you wish your history teacher had told you. My favorite part was the end, which has 20 questions about each o the presidents, including George W.