The Indiana Book of Records, Firsts, and Fascinating Facts (Trivia Fun) [Paperback]

Fred D. Cavinder (Author)

Book Description

Series: Trivia Fun | Publication Date: November 22, 1985

What the Guinness brothers have done for the records of the world, this book does for Indiana, whose resourceful inhabitants have blazed a bright trail of accomplishments in nearly every field. There is wonderful whimsy in this census of people who excel, excite, enthrall, and exceed the expectations of even the most eager Hoosierphile.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

If it's the first, worst, biggest, fastest, oldest, most, least, or tallestand it involves a Hoosier or the state of Indianayou'll probably find it in this source. Cavinder, the veteran editor of the Indianapolis Star Magazine , has compiled an exhaustive assortment of topical records ranging from accidents to women, with particular emphasis on sports. As might be expected, some of the trivia falls into the ``Who cares?'' category. Topics are arranged alphabetically and there is a comprehensive personal name index. Some small factual mistakes were noted. Recommended for all academic and public libraries that collect Indiania. Stanley P. Hodge, Ball State Univ. Lib., Muncie, Ind.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 374 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (November 22, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0253283205
• ISBN-13: 978-0253283207
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,094,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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