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ISBN: 1605503460

ISBN13: 9781605503462

The Slackers Guide to U.S. History: The Bare Minimum on Discovering America, the Boston Tea Party, the California Gold Rush, and Lots of Other Stuff D

by John Pfeiffer and Don Stewart

What does Miley Cyrus have in common with Sacagawea? How could Steve Jobs have helped Eisenhower? What does the moon landing have to do with the Hilton sisters?

In less time than it takes to recite the preamble to the Constitution, most Americans can spout off all their U.S. history knowledge. (Hint: it starts with "In 1492" and ends with "sailed the ocean blue.") That's because most history books are as interesting as the phone book-and have the same number of pages. The average Joe (the guy who TiVo'd John Adams on HBO but won't make Colonial Williamsburg his next vacation spot) needs a witty and edgy history book-and he has it, with with this guide. Hysterical authors-and self-described slackers-Don Stewart and John Pfeifer give readers the bare minimum on important events such as: The Civil War (the war that pitted brother vs. brother-about the bruthas)The expedition of Lewis and Clark (the ultimate road trip)The Boston Tea Party (not much of a party unless that tea was from Long Island)The assassination of JFK (one vacation that ended particularly badly) Combining current pop culture references and accessible historical information, this satirical book catches readers up on what they slept through in History 101.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1605503460

ISBN13:9781605503462

Release Date:October 2009

Publisher:Adams Media Corporation

Length:272 Pages

Weight:0.65 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.6" x 7.3"

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Great Book! Funny, Witty and Entertaining!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

This book is one of a kind! I bought quite a few of them for my family and friends for the upcoming holiday season. It's a great balance between American History facts and comedy. It's a great read for all adults with or without a lot of knowledge in American History. I would definitely recommend this book to others!

Fun to Read!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

The writing is quick and witty. Very funny twist on history. If you are not careful, you might actually learn something (I did). A good book for the money.

Wow!!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

That is all I can say about this book! You will never think U.S. History is boring again after thumbing through this work of genius. I have never laughed out loud so many times while reading a book...seriously. You MUST get a copy and tell your friends to do the same.

Hilarious

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

I wish U.S. History was this entertaining when I was in school, I would have gotten better grades! The authors do a great job of intertwining actual historical events with a modern day twist. I laughed out loud many times, very entertaining!

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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

Fast, funny read. If I'd had these guys for History teachers, I might have stayed awake long enough to learn something.

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