It Happened in Pennsylvania, Second Edition (It Happened In Series) - Softcover

True Tales from the Keystone State’s Past—from Pennsylvania’s only witch trial to the the lost children of the Alleghenies

From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and beyond, from the Appalachians to the Alleghenies to Lake Erie, the great state of Pennsylvania is a wondrously varied expanse of mighty rivers, scenic valleys, fertile farmlands, resource-rich plateaus, and endless mountains. No wonder its history is chock full of amazing true tales. It Happened in Pennsylvania goes behind the scenes to tell its story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Keystone State.

· Find out whether or not the Battle of Gettysburg was sparked by an attempt by Confederates to capture shoes.

· Meet the engineer who turned a spring into a popular toy, the doctor who spontaneously combusted, and the World War II–era Pittsburgh-Philadelphia football team called the Steagles.

· Learn how a tragic accident involving 30,000 pounds of bananas became a popular song, and how a small leak triggered the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster.