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Undeniably Indiana : Hoosiers tell the story of their wacky and wonderful state  Cover Image Book Book

Undeniably Indiana : Hoosiers tell the story of their wacky and wonderful state / edited by Indiana University Press ; introduction by Nelson Price.

Summary:

In this first crowdsourced book about Indiana, ordinary Hoosiers from all corners of the state share the eclectic, wonderful, and sometimes wacky stories that are undeniably Indiana. These true tales highlight the variety of Hoosier life fond recollections of hometowns, legendary anecdotes of the past, Indiana's unpredictable weather, favorite foods (there's more than corn!), and chance encounters with unforgettable and infamous people. And, of course, there's always basketball. Written for anyone who has ever called this great state home, "Undeniably Indiana" provides the answer to the widespread question, "What is a Hoosier?" Publisher's marketing.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780253022264
  • Physical Description: xiv, 274 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: Bloomington : Quarry Books, an imprint of Indiana University Press, [2016]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Who we are -- Just plain peculiar -- The gooood life -- Those magical younger years -- Eatin' out -- First and only, biggest and best -- Hoops -- Town and city delights and reflections -- Just wait till it changes -- The world enriching our home -- The infamous -- The extraordinary ordinary.
Subject: Indiana > History > Anecdotes.
Indiana > Social life and customs > Anecdotes.
Indiana > Biography.

Available copies

  • 40 of 41 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 41 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Adams PL Sys. - Decatur Branch IN 977.2 UND IND (Text) 34207002018548 Indiana Non-Fiction Available -
Bloomfield Eastern Greene Co PL - Bloomfield Main IND 977.2 IND (Text) 36803001196117 INDIANA ROOM Available -
Butler PL - Butler 977.2 UND (Text) 73174005032266 Adult: Nonfiction Available -
Carnegie PL of Steuben Co - Angola IND COLL 977.2 UND (Text) 33118000176433 Reference: Indiana Collection Available -
Coatesville-Clay Twp PL - Coatesville 977.2 (Text) 78321000025815 Adult Non-Fiction Available -
Culver-Union Twp PL - Culver IND 977.2 UNDENIABLY INDIANA (Text) 34304000941268 Adult - Indiana Available -
Danville-Center Twp PL - Danville 977.2 Und (Text) 32604000204526 AD Non-Fiction Available -
Fulton Co PL - Aubbee Library (Leiters Ford) 977.2 UND (Text) 33187004150039 Nonfiction Available -
Fulton Co PL - Fulton Library 977.2 UND (Text) 33187004150047 Nonfiction Available -
Fulton Co PL - Rochester Main Library 977.2 UND (Text) 33187004150054 Nonfiction Available -

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Nelson Price is a journalist, historian, and host of the weekly radio show Hoosier History Live. He is author of Indiana Legends: Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman; The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White; Indianapolis Then and Now; Legendary Hoosiers; and Indianapolis Leading the Way. Price has won more than 45 national, state, local, and civic awards for his journalism.


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