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One-Night Stands with American History (Revised and Updated Edition): Odd, Amusing, and Little-Known Incidents Paperback – August 5, 2003

by Richard Shenkman (Author), Kurt Reiger (Author)
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Respect yourself in the morning -- read One-Night Stands with American History!

This collection of little-known facts and anecdotes is American history with the boring parts left out. Richard Shenkman and Kurt Reiger have uncovered numerous stories about hoaxes, inventions, secrets, and rare incidents -- many involving the most famous and powerful people in America.

  • President U. S. Grant was arrested for speeding in his horse carriage.
  • J. Edgar Hoover refused to allow people to walk on his shadow.
  • France shipped Louisiana twenty-five prostitutes because women were in short supply in 1721.
  • H. L. Hunt won his first oil well in a game of five-card stud.

Even historians find that One-Night Stands with American History features fascinating stories they never knew. Now updated with facts and anecdotes from the last twenty years, this volume is a treasure trove of remarkable stories that will startle, entertain, and inform you. And the best part is that they're all true!

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Respect yourself in the morning -- read One-Night Stands with American History!

This collection of little-known facts and anecdotes is American history with the boring parts left out. Richard Shenkman and Kurt Reiger have uncovered numerous stories about hoaxes, inventions, secrets, and rare incidents -- many involving the most famous and powerful people in America.

  • President U. S. Grant was arrested for speeding in his horse carriage.
  • J. Edgar Hoover refused to allow people to walk on his shadow.
  • France shipped Louisiana twenty-five prostitutes because women were in short supply in 1721.
  • H. L. Hunt won his first oil well in a game of five-card stud.

Even historians find that One-Night Stands with American History features fascinating stories they never knew. Now updated with facts and anecdotes from the last twenty years, this volume is a treasure trove of remarkable stories that will startle, entertain, and inform you. And the best part is that they're all true!

About the Author

Richard Shenkman is an associate professor of history at George Mason University and the New York Times bestselling author of six history books, including Presidential Ambition; Legends, Lies & Cherished Myths of World History; and Just How Stupid Are We? Facing the Truth About the American Voter. The editor and founder of George Mason University's History News Network website, he can be seen regularly on Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC.



Kurt Reiger recieved his B.A. in American History from Vanderbilt University. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he also holds an M.B.A. degree from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow / Perennial; Revised edition (August 5, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060538201
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060538200
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.76 x 8 inches
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    Rick Shenkman is the editor and founder of the History News Network, the website that features articles by historians commenting on current events. He can regularly be seen on Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC. He is a New York Times best-selling author of seven history books, including "Legends, Lies & Cherished Myths of American History" and "Presidential Ambition: How the Presidents Gained Power, Kept Power and Got Things Done" (HarperCollins, 1999).

    His latest book is "Political Animals: How Our Stone-Age Brain Gets in the Way of Smart Politics" (Basic Books 2016). (It's listed on Amazon under "Rick Shenkman.") This book follows up his 2008 Amazon bestseller, "Just How Stupid Are We? Facing the Truth About the American Voter" (Basic Books).

    Educated at Vassar and Harvard, Mr. Shenkman is an Emmy award-winning investigative reporter and the former managing editor of KIRO-TV, the CBS affiliate in Seattle. In 1997 he was the host, writer and producer of a prime time series for The Learning Channel inspired by his books on myths. He gives lectures at colleges around the country on several topics, including American myths and presidential politics.

    His other books can be found on Amazon listed under "Richard Shenkman."

    Go here for his resume: http://www.rickshenkman.com

    Go here for his Political Animals website: http://stoneagebrain.com

    Mr. Shenkman can be reached by email at rickshenkman@gmail.com.

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Customers find the book humorous, with one noting that the best parts are the fun vignettes. Moreover, the book is exceptionally interesting, with customers learning lots of information about history and appreciating its unique look into the past. Additionally, the book contains many little-known facts.

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Customers find the book humorous, describing it as a fun read with stories that will make them giggle.

"Stories that will make you giggle, then cause you to rethink many things you were taught about American history, as well as many things you knew but..." Read more

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Customers find the book exceptionally interesting, learning lots of information about American history through quirky facts. One customer notes how it sheds light on common misconceptions.

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"This was a fun read all around! For those of us well-acquainted with U.S. History, it's icing on the cake, with interesting and humorous anecdotes...." Read more

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  • john2415
    5.0 out of 5 stars exceptionally interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2022
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    Stories that will make you giggle, then cause you to rethink many things you were taught about American history, as well as many things you knew but set aside, like Bill Clinton’s philandering and prevarication
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  • Warren A. Lewis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Information
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    There are a lot of good stories here, but the writer's political bias becomes evident at times due to the negative spin the author places on certain individuals. Still, items with a lot of little known fact.
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  • CoolGramma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book Filled With Interesting Facts
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2015
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    This is a humorously interesting book that looks into American History and finds little known facts. I have students with Learning Disabilities, and some of them have a lot of trouble with history. This makes it humorous, and they like coming to class because they know they're going to hear something that's not in the history books (et thoroughly appropriate). Great book.
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  • James Smeaton
    3.0 out of 5 stars Historic Stands
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2010
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    The book is OK and worth the money. I will get some useful tidbits from it.
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  • Skelley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun reading!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2013
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    This was a fun read all around! For those of us well-acquainted with U.S. History, it's icing on the cake, with interesting and humorous anecdotes. For those who have not read much about the vibrant and amazing history of this country, this book may spark that interest! Either way, I recommend it for anyone.
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  • Loki530
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Anecdotes
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2012
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    This book is a lot of fun and great to have around the coffee table. To me, the best part of history are the fun vignettes, and this book has many.
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  • Kindly Kindle User
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great history that everyone should read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
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    Amazing stories I never knew. Every politician should be made to read this. Not to mention every school kid. Probably their teachers too.
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  • Marie E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
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    I really enjoyed this book. Since I like history I found all the antidotes rather amusing. Fun way to learn more history.
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