9781606352359 - Unforgettable Ohioans: Thirteen Mavericks Who Made History on Their Own Times de McNutt, Randy; McNutt, Cheryl Bauer (14 resultados)

Condición: Good. Softcover without jacket. Ex-Library book with appropriate stickers, stamps and markings. Reinforced spine. Some shelfwear noted to glossy finish. Some discolorations noted to top, bottom and fore-edges. Pages clean and bright. A lively telling of lesser-known Ohio people who contributed to our nation's history, for good or for ill. The authors crisscrossed the entire state and gathered 13 unforgettable mavericks with fascinating stories.

Trade Paperback. Condición: USED Good.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Captivating portraits of extraordinary individuals Famous Buckeyes are recognized by practically everyone. They range from presidents and inventors to aviators and astronauts. But other important Ohioans have been unfairly forgotten over the years. To find them, the authors of Unforgettable Ohioans dug beneath the layer of well-known names to discover a cache of remarkable individuals whose lives had significant national or international impact. They won't show up on the top-ten list of most famous Ohioans, but their stories are nonetheless intriguing and important. Randy and Cheryl Bauer McNutt introduce us to David Harpster, who became "the Wool King of America," as the newspapers of his day called him, and drove a significant segment of the nation's economy; Lucy Webb Hayes, the future First Lady who sacrificed her comfort and safety--even the safety of one of her children--to become a "mother" to hundreds of injured Union soldiers during the Civil War; Zachary Lansdowne, the Greenville naval officer who became an expert on lighter-than-air craft and commanded the airship USS Shenandoah when it crashed in Ohio in 1924; Benjamin Hanby, the Westerville songwriter whose hit songs comforted both Rebel and Yankee soldiers--and still entertain us each Christmas season; Lloyd "Cowboy" Copas, the smooth singer from Blue Creek who helped establish modern country music and later died in the same airplane crash that claimed the life of Patsy Cline; and Moses Fleetwood Walker, the Steubenville baseball player who came out of Oberlin College to become the first black player in the major leagues--in 1884. The lives and achievements of these and other extraordinary Ohioans are featured in this fascinating and entertaining book. Former library book. Significant damage due to wetness. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.

Condición: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Unforgettable Ohioans: Thirteen Mavericks Who Made History on Their Own Terms. Book.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Condición: New. Famous Buckeyes range from presidents and inventors to aviators and astronauts. But other important Ohioans have been unfairly forgotten over the years. To find them, the authors of Unforgettable Ohioans dug beneath the layer of well-known names to discover.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Captivating portraits of extraordinary individuals Famous Buckeyes are recognized by practically everyone. They range from presidents and inventors to aviators and astronauts. But other important Ohioans have been unfairly forgotten over the years. To find them, the authors of Unforgettable Ohioans dug beneath the layer of well-known names to discover a cache of remarkable individuals whose lives had significant national or international impact. They won't show up on the top-ten list of most famous Ohioans, but their stories are nonetheless intriguing and important.Randy and Cheryl Bauer McNutt introduce us to David Harpster, who became 'the Wool King of America,' as the newspapers of his day called him, and drove a significant segment of the nation's economy; Lucy Webb Hayes, the future First Lady who sacrificed her comfort and safetyeven the safety of one of her childrento become a 'mother' to hundreds of injured Union soldiers during the Civil War; Zachary Lansdowne, the Greenville naval officer who became an expert on lighter-than-air craft and commanded the airship USS Shenandoah when it crashed in Ohio in 1924; Benjamin Hanby, the Westerville songwriter whose hit songs comforted both Rebel and Yankee soldiersand still entertain us each Christmas season; Lloyd 'Cowboy' Copas, the smooth singer from Blue Creek who helped establish modern country music and later died in the same airplane crash that claimed the life of Patsy Cline; and Moses Fleetwood Walker, the Steubenville baseball player who came out of Oberlin College to become the first black player in the major leaguesin 1884. The lives and achievements of these and other extraordinary Ohioans are featured in this fascinating and entertaining book.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.