You Know You're in Illinois When...: 101 Quintessential Places, People, Events, Customs, Lingo, and Eats of the Prairie State [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

Henderson, Pam; Mathew, Jan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762739177 ISBN 13: 9780762739172

Verlag: Insider's Guide, 2006

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Book by Henderson Pam Mathew Jan

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Reseña del editor:

Many worry that these United States are becoming to much like each other -- but those from Illinois know differently. Fun for all ages, this trivia-cum-brag-book highlights and celebrates the Prairie State''s different traditions, fashions, cuisine, and history with humor.

For example, you''ll know you''re in Illinois when...
>You eat a horseshoe sandwich
>Gardens are for the gods
>Horseradish grows wild
>Ketchup is BIG
>Lawn mowers are on parade
. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

Contraportada:

Illinois has its own view of the world. Look through that lens and learn 101 quintessential people, places, events, eats, and traditions that help form the personality of the Prairie State. You’ll find out why the Chicago Cubs fear billy goats, what penicillin and rotten cantaloupes have in common, and which part of Abraham Lincoln’s face has been rubbed raw. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a born-and-bred native, this book will make you smile as you discover what it really means to be in Illinois.

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• Verlag: Insider's Guide
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0762739177
• ISBN 13: 9780762739172
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 112