The creators of the podcast The Dollop present illustrated profiles of the weird; outrageous; NSFW; and downright absurd tales from American history that you weren't taught in school.The United States of Absurdity presents short; informative; and hilarious stories of the most outlandish (but true) people; events; and more from United States history. Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds cover the weird stories you didn't learn in history class; such as 10-Cent Beer Night; the Jackson Cheese; and the Kentucky Meat Shower; accompanied by full-page illustrations that bring each historical "milestone" to life in full-color.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Important History LessonBy Lucy M. WilliamsGreat history lesson. So nice to see African-Americans given respect and praise for their artistic contributions.7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. History of the African American Experience In ParisBy ZoraI needed this book for studying abroad program on the african american experience in Paris. Each chapter describes several writers; musicians; artists of African American descent and their experience in Paris. This book differs from another book From Harlem to Paris; since each chapter is organized according to an overall theme or general trend of a time. Chapters are as follows; freedom overseas: african american soldiers fight the great war; bringing the jazz age to paris; depression and war: pars in the 1930's; life on the left bank; the golden age of african american literature in paris; new perspectives on race; and african americans in paris today. We find out about the different literary writers like James Baldwin; Chester Himes; and Richard Wright for example. And artists like Josephine Baker and Bricktop; We find that certain parts of Paris like Montmarte and the Latin Quarter serve as places for african americans to gather either in clubs; restaurants and live. We understand the fact that during world war one and two the african americans sought exile in Paris as an escape from American racism; however this trend changes after post war. This is a great foundation reading for anyone who wants to explore Paris in the footsteps of African Americans before them. This book is also easier to read than Michel Fabre's From Harlem to Paris.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy MooreNoLessAwesome knowledge. Made traveling to Paris all the more enriching.
