The Great Book of New York: The Crazy History of New York with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781648450037)

Want to learn more about New York? Sure, you've heard about the Statue of Liberty, but how much do you really know about the Empire State? Do you know why it's even called the Empire State? There's so much about New York that even state natives don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about New York's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more

In The Great Book of New York, you'll learn the answers to the following questions:

• Why is New York City called the Big Apple?
• What genre of music started out in New York City?
• Which late actress's life is celebrated at a festival held in her hometown every year?
• Which monster might be living in a lake in New York?
• Was there really a Staten Island bogeyman?
• Which movie is loosely based on New York in the 1800s?
• Which cult favorite cake recipe got its start in New York?
• Why do the New York Yankees have pinstripe uniforms?

It doesn't matter if you consider yourself a New York state expert or if you know nothing about the Empire State. You're bound to learn something new as you journey through each chapter. You'll be able to impress your friends on your next trivia night

So, what are you waiting for? Dive in now so you can learn all there is to know about New York