About the book
Have you heard the one about…
• Walt Disney’s frozen body?
• Coca-Cola owning Santa Claus?
• Alligators living in New York City sewers?
We all love a good story. But where do the urban legends, conspiracy theories, and old wives’ tales we hear every day really originate? Albert Jack explores the best, strangest, and funniest of the tales so many of us take as gospel, and uncovers some eye-popping true stories that are even more far-fetched than their mythical counterparts. From Robin Hood to JFK’s brain, from hamsters under carpets to mysterious travelers, you’ll never be short of a scary or bizarre anecdote again.
Editions of Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780399161537
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101619346
Read an Excerpt
Have you heard the one about…
• Walt Disney’s frozen body?
• Coca-Cola owning Santa Claus?
• Alligators living in New York City sewers?
We all love a good story. But where do the urban legends, conspiracy theories, and old wives’ tales we hear every day really originate? Albert Jack explores the best, strangest, and funniest of the tales so many of us take as gospel, and uncovers some eye-popping true stories that are even more far-fetched than their mythical counterparts. From Robin Hood to JFK’s brain, from hamsters under carpets to mysterious travelers, you’ll never be short of a scary or bizarre anecdote again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends about?
Have you heard the one about…
• Walt Disney’s frozen body?
• Coca-Cola owning Santa Claus?
• Alligators living in New York City sewers?
We all love a good story. But where do the urban legends, conspiracy theories, and old wives’ tales we hear every day really originate? Albert Jack explores the best, strangest, and funniest of the tales so many of us take as gospel, and uncovers some eye-popping true stories that are even more far-fetched than their mythical counterparts. From Robin Hood to JFK’s brain, from hamsters under carpets to mysterious travelers, you’ll never be short of a scary or bizarre anecdote again.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends?
Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects > Encyclopaedias and reference works > Miscellanies and compendia
Where can I read a sample of Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399161537
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends?
Albert Jack
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends is available as paperback(ISBN 9780399161537) and ebook(ISBN 9781101619346)
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