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Publisher
Capital Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1931868859
ISBN-13
9781931868853
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30517961
Product Key Features
Book Title
Superlatives USA : the Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest, and Wackiest Sites in America
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Canada / General, United States / General
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Yes
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Travel
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Trade Paperback
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8.5 in
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5.5 in
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2004-018377
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A survey of odder destinations organized in a state-by-state arrangement for easy consultation. From the biggest ball of paint to the longest porch and the world's largest giant rocking chair, Superlatives USA will make a welcome guide to the zaniest of destinations - and will make them easy to find, giving not just descriptions and black and white photos, but directions., "So you think you've seen it all - the Grand Canyon, Chicago's Sears Tower, even that 31-foot-tall statue of Paul Bunyan in Bangor, Maine. Well, prepare to feast your eyes on the smorgasbord of over-the-top attractions that constitute Melissa L. Jones's Superlatives USA: The Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest, and Wackiest Sites in America. The quirky travel guide includes driving directions and contact information for more than 200 cheap or free curiosities, like the country's smallest church, which sits on a pond in Oneida, New York, and the largest catsup bottle (actually a 170-foot water tower) in Collinsville, Illinois." Budget Living Magazine, February/ March 2005 "Jones (former staff writer, the Arizona Republic and the Oregonian ) represents every state in this guidebook on the 'curiosities and wonders' of the United States. Of the 204 entries, over 60 percent highlight the 'largest,' from office chairs to rose bushes, popcorn balls, and libraries. Jones also uses adjectives such as fastest, tallest, sunniest, highest, oldest, deepest, longest, shortest, fewest, lowest, and windiest to describe these sites, some of which are pop sculptures (e.g., biggest spinach can, largest watermelon, largest peanut, and biggest tire), while others are natural formations, buildings, and other human-made objects. A brief history and description is provided for each entry, followed by directions, admittance fees, web sites, and telephone numbers. Although only 51 entries are accompanied by illustrations (all black and white), readers will enjoy browsing this ephemeral little travel book. The 2004 edition of Friedman's Eccentric America is of the same genre but is broader in scope, also covering the strange, peculiar, and quirky. Recommended for public libraries as an optional purchase." Library Journal, April 1, 2005 Book featured on "Live with Regis and Kelly" on March 11, 2005. Regis quizzed Kelly about various sites in the book. "Subtitled 'The Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest and Wackiest Sites in America,' this is an argument-settling book. Louisiana figures in only in three categories: longest bridge, the Causeway; biggest domed stadium, Louisiana Superdome; and biggest steamboat, American Queen. But it's fun to flip through and find such items as the 'biggest peach''(South Carolina -- Georgia should sue); 'largest bull's head' (South Dakota); and biggest Dick Tracy cartoon (Oklahoma). You have to read it to learn the details." New Orleans Times-Picayune, March 13, 2005 "Hidden in the heart of College Park is a tiny, tranquil airport. Not such a big deal? It is to author Melissa Jones, who made sure the aviation station landed in her new book 'Superlatives USA: The Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest and Wackiest Sites in America.' Turns out, this secluded corner is the 'Oldest Continuously Operating Airport' in the world - it was established as a flight training facility by those famous Wright Brothers in 1909....Like the Jones's book, this trip to the airport pays homage to some of the region's primo record-setting locales, like the National Air and Space Museum ('Most Popular Museum') and the Library of Congress ('Largest Library')." Washington Post, March 20, 2005 "We live in a land of extremes. From the depths of Death Valley to the peaks of Mount McKinley, the USA is full of 'ests': biggest, smallest, longest, shortest. Some of these superlative sights are sublime. Others are ridiculous. Either way, their very existence teases many a motorist into pulling over for a closer look. In her new book, 'Superlatives USA: The Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest, and Wackiest Sites in America,' Melissa L. Jones directs road trippers to some of them." Jayne Clark, USA Today, April 1, 2005 "In a country where big is better, this entertaining guide covers superlatives in all forms: largest, yes, but also smallest, longest, shortest, A...compendium of the nation's fastest glacier, sunniest spot, biggest fake dinosaurs, oldest wooden whaling ship and other esoterica, with directions. Random and fun., Hidden in the heart of College Park is a tiny, tranquil airport. Not such a big deal? It is to author Melissa Jones, who made sure the aviation station landed in her new book 'Superlatives USA: The Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest and Wackiest Sites in America.', 'Superlatives USA' covers the largest, smallest, longest, shortest and wackiest sites in the country. Author Melissa L. Jones...does revel in the nation's diversity....Sure it's goofy, but it's also great fun, If you like to visit unusual places in the U.S. -- or just read about them -- then you must pick up a copy of 'Superlatives USA' where you'll find a compendium of interesting man-made and naturally occurring sites in America....By interspersing natural wonders with man-made curiosities, 'Superlatives USA' exposes an fascinating cross-section of American beauty and culture....A must-have for the active and armchair traveler with a penchant for quirky, road-less-traveled destinations., Hidden in the heart of College Park is a tiny, tranquil airport. Not such a big deal? It is to author Melissa Jones, who made sure the aviation station landed in her new book e~Superlatives USA: The Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest and Wackiest Sites in America.e(tm), Readers can amuse themselves for hours with the fact-filled book 'Superlatives USA: The Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest and Wackiest Sites in America.'Compiled by Melissa L. Jones, the book is crammed with descriptions of odd things in every state., RVers who travel the country and have their own favorite quirky sites will enjoy 'Superlatives USA' by Melissa Jones....The travel guide to quirky sites and the curators who watch over them are organized by state, making it easy to pinpoint locations., "Not the average road trip. Melissa Jones cataloged the countrye(tm)s largest, longest, smallest, oldest e" basically anything ending in e~este(tm) for her new book 'Superlatives USA.' There are natural wonders, campy items contrived for tourists, and many curiosities.", Readers can amuse themselves for hours with the fact-filled book e~Superlatives USA: The Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest and Wackiest Sites in America.'Compiled by Melissa L. Jones, the book is crammed with descriptions of odd things in every state., The quirky travel guide includes driving directions and contact information for more than 200 cheap or free curiosities, like the countrye(tm)s smallest church, which sits on a pond in Oneida, New York, and the largest catsup bottle (actually a 170-foot water tower) in Collinsville, Illinois., It's fun to flip through and find such items as the 'biggest peach'(South Carolina -- Georgia should sue); 'largest bull's head' (South Dakota); and biggest Dick Tracy cartoon (Oklahoma)., A brief history and description is provided for each entry, followed by directions, admittance fees, web sites, and telephone numbers...Readers will enjoy browsing this ephemeral little travel book., 'Superlatives USA' covers the largest, smallest, longest, shortest and wackiest sites in the country. Author Melissa L. Jones...does revel in the nation's diversity....Sure it's goofy, but it's also great fun., Some of these superlative sights are sublime. Others are ridiculous. Either way, their very existence teases many a motorist into pulling over for a closer look. In her new book, 'Superlatives USA: The Largest, Smallest, Longest, Shortest, and Wackiest Sites in America,' Melissa L. Jones directs road trippers to some of them., Not the average road trip. Melissa Jones cataloged the country's largest, longest, smallest, oldest basically anything ending in 'est' for her new book 'Superlatives USA.' There are natural wonders, campy items contrived for tourists, and many curiosities., Beware taking this wonderful book on your next American road trip. You might decide that Disneyland isn't nearly as interesting as the smallest courthouse, biggest disco ball, windiest spot or the tallest roller coaster in the country....This book is the must-have travel book of the year., Melissa had an article published in the July/ August 2005 issue of AAA Go Magazine. "Melissa L. Jones is the author of Superlatives USA, a book about the biggest and littlest things in the country.", It's fun to flip through and find such items as the e~biggest peache(tm)(South Carolina -- Georgia should sue); e~largest bull's heade(tm) (South Dakota); and biggest Dick Tracy cartoon (Oklahoma)., You have to give Jones credit; she drove her Mazda back and forth across the country, racking up more than 185,000 miles in the pursuit of the '-ests' that make America what it is. For example, the largest collection of giant peanuts is in Dothan, Ala., and the largest six-pack graces the City Brewery in LaCrosse, Wis. This slim book of superlatives will fit right into your glove compartment, perfect for breaking the monotony of long summer drives with your family that usually produce nothing but expletives., Jones searches America for extremes: huge trees, an 80-foot tire (built as a Ferris wheel) and that perennial favorite, the giant ball of twine. Books like this often condescend -- hey, cool people, look what these rubes did -- but Jones recounts her superlatives with affection....By the way, the country's largest hairball (are you sure you want to know this?) is in a Missouri veterinary museum., Not the average road trip. Melissa Jones cataloged the country's largest, longest, smallest, oldest - basically anything ending in 'est' for her new book 'Superlatives USA.' There are natural wonders, campy items contrived for tourists, and many curiosities., If you like to visit unusual places in the U.S. -- or just read about them -- then you must pick up a copy of e~Superlatives USAe(tm) where you'll find a compendium of interesting man-made and naturally occurring sites in America....By interspersing natural wonders with man-made curiosities, e~Superlatives USAe(tm) exposes an fascinating cross-section of American beauty and culture....A must-have for the active and armchair traveler with a penchant for quirky, road-less-traveled destinations., The quirky travel guide includes driving directions and contact information for more than 200 cheap or free curiosities, like the country's smallest church, which sits on a pond in Oneida, New York, and the largest catsup bottle (actually a 170-foot water tower) in Collinsville, Illinois., In a country where big is better, this entertaining guide covers superlatives in all forms: largest, yes, but also smallest, longest, shortest and wackiest sites....Sure it's goofy, but it's also great fun., You have to give Jones credit; she drove her Mazda back and forth across the country, racking up more than 185,000 miles in the pursuit of the e~-estse(tm) that make America what it is. For example, the largest collection of giant peanuts is in Dothan, Ala., and the largest six-pack graces the City Brewery in LaCrosse, Wis. This slim book of superlatives will fit right into your glove compartment, perfect for breaking the monotony of long summer drives with your family that usually produce nothing but expletives.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
973
Synopsis
The nation's biggest tricycle, its sunniest city, its fastest glacier, its most secure prison---the list of American superlatives is long and nowhere can travelers buy a guide to find them all. Superlatives USA provides a wealth of information and humorous stories about the sites and the curators who watch over them for more than 100 of America's superlatives like: the biggest T-Rex skeleton in Chicago and the largest door in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The book is organized by state, making it easy to pinpoint locations on a drive, like seeing the country's smallest church on your way to Disneyland. Also included are photos, directions to the sites, and information on fees and hours., The biggest tricycle, sunniest city, fastest glacier, most secure prison, biggest ball of twine, largest door, smallest church---this fun and informative guide tells you where to find it all and more.
LC Classification Number
E159.J66 2005
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