Jumbo's Hide, Elvis's Ride, and the Tooth of Buddha

More Marvelous Tales of Historical Artifacts

By Harvey Rachlin
Published by Garrett County Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Once again historian Harvey Rachlin uncovers odd and stirring stories behind some of the most fascinating objects in the world. "Jumbo's Hide," Publisher's Weekly writes, "is entertaining and enlightening … a pageant of human aspiration, achievement, obsession, and belief." Artifacts explored include: The truce flag that ended World War I, The Maltese Falcon, John Adam's pigtail and Jesse James' Stickpin and Galileo's middle finger.

About The Author

Harvey Rachlin

Harvey Rachlin is the award-winning author of thirteen books. He has written for The New York Times and numerous other publications.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Garrett County Press (August 30, 2013)
  • Length: 372 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781939430090

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More Marvelous Tales of Historical Artifacts

By Harvey Rachlin
Published by Garrett County Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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