It Happened in New York (It Happened In Series) [Paperback]

Fran Capo (Author), Frank Borzellieri (Author)

Book Description

Series: It Happened In Series | Publication Date: June 1, 2000

Written in a lively, easy-to-read style, this book features approximately 30 stories written for history buffs of all ages.

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From the Back Cover

Why did an elephant cross the Brooklyn Bridge? Who stole the Star of India? What was the greatest hoax ever to fool New Yorkers? Find the answers to these questions and more in It Happened in New York. This collection takes you through the history of the Empire State by presenting the stories behind thirty intriguing episodes that took place there. You'll get inside information on such events as the purchase of Manhattan for just under twenty-four dollars, the falling of Niagara Falls, and a tightrope walk between the Twin Towers. Authors Fran Capo and Frank Borzellieri write with a comedic yet dramatic flair and an easy-to-read style that will entertain readers as they learn more about the colorful, sometimes wacky, history of New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: TwoDot; 1st edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560448997
• ISBN-13: 978-1560448990
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,174,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi Guys,

Fran Capo here. Thought I'd say hello and thank you for checking out my books. Okay, I figured I'd tell you a little about myself. I'm a stand up comic, motivational speaker, TV host of a show called, Live it up! (liveituptvshow.com), author of 14 books (I even did a book signing at the top of kilimanjaro and another one down by the wreck site of the Titanic), an adventurer who has bungee jumped, dove with sharks, eaten fire, driven race cars, gone tornado chasing and slept in an ice hotel. I also hold 5 world records and am most known at the Guinness Book of World Records Fastest talking female. I'm a divorced mom, and my son, Spencer does a bunch of these adventures with me. I'm presently in a 10 year relationship. To check out more about me visit my website www.francapo.com. I'd love for you to follow me on facebook/francapo and on twitter. And if you google or you tube me you can see a bunch of video's that you may get a kick out of. Love to hear from you and I will happily autograph books.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of "It Happened in New York", November 21, 2000

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William H. Hight (Tigard, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It Happened in New York (It Happened In Series) (Paperback)

For those of you looking for a good story, you won't find it here. You will find MANY stories. All of them very good. For lovers of history this is a must book. It is very factual and unlike most factual books, it is enjoyable reading also. Ms. Capo has a way of telling history and making it fun. And it told me many things that happened in history that I didn't know about. Where can you go wrong? This is a keeper book for anyone who enjoys reading. And for anyone who enjoys history. This is not a book you will want to trade in at a used book store. This is one you will want to keep on your bookshelf forever. Do yourself a favor and go out and buy it today. I did.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a ride!, May 27, 2001

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DOREEN SABELLA (Queens ,NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It Happened in New York (It Happened In Series) (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful excursion into the sometimes wacky history of New York City! I lived here all my life and their were many things I did not know about which I learned while reading this fantastic book. It's a roller coaster ride of the most unususl, yet true stories that must be told! It.s a great book for anyone, but if you live in NY, You NEED this book...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Frank Borzellieri's Talent is Incredible, February 9, 2001

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Barbara Leslie (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It Happened in New York (It Happened In Series) (Paperback)

I've been reading Frank Borzellieri's work for several years and his writing is outstanding. His other book "The Unspoken Truth" was a political treatise. I'm so happy he wrote a quasi-history book like this. The stories in "It Happened in New York" are fascinating. The Blackout of 1977 was chilling and frightening. The Cardiff Giant Hoax was humorous. Willie Sutton robbing a bank; Niagara Falls drying up. Fantastic! Plus, I never knew that there were witch trials in New York. I thought they were all in Salem, MA. This book is terrificly entertaining and at the same time informative. These events are treasures, as is this book. Great job again, Frank!