How did Tennessee come to be called the "Volunteer State"? What happened behind the closed doors of the secret Oak Ridge project? Who is the only man credited with creating both an alphabet and written language? What woman pitcher struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig? Readers will find the answers to these questions and more as author Susan Sawyer presents 30 stories from some of the most remarkable moments in Tennessee history.
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Tennessee has been home to Indian tribes, Civil War heroes, United States presidents, rock 'n' roll superstars, suffragists, and frontier settlers and was the setting of one of the most famous trials of the last century. It Happened in Tennessee takes readers on a rollicking, behind-the-scenes look at some of the characters and episodes from the Volunteer State's past.Here you'll read about the lost state of Franklin, the mysterious death of famed explorer Meriwether Lewis, the creation of the Cherokee alphabet, and an actress turned Union spy. You'll also learn about the nation's first antislavery newspaper, the Cherokee Trail of Tears, and the worst maritime tragedy in U.S. history.Many of the people and events from Tennessee's past are well known, but many are not. Do you know that Tennessee once suffered an earthquake that measured more than 8.0 on the Richter scale? Or why Tennessee is nicknamed the Volunteer State? And what's the story behind the real-life Jack Daniels?In an easy-to-read style that's entertaining and informative, author Susan Sawyer recounts some of the most captivating moments from Tennessee's history. (6 x 9, 128 pages)
About the Author
Susan Sawyer was a magazine editor and communications consultant before establishing a career as a freelance writer. She is also the author of More than Petticoats: Remarkable Tennessee Women, and seven historical and contemporary romance novels. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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