{"product_id":"the-strange-history-of-the-bill-oneill-9781648451379","title":"The Strange History of the World Map: Uncovering the Fascinating Stories Behind Our World's Borders and Other Curious Geography Trivia and Oddities","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the borders you thought you understood were hiding some of the strangest, most fascinating stories on Earth?\u003c\/strong\u003eAcross the globe, borders aren't just political-they're packed with legends, oddities, and astonishing historical twists.\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strange History of the World Map\u003c\/strong\u003e uncovers these hidden tales and brings them together in one captivating journey.Inside, you'll discover the surprising stories behind the islands shared by Australia and New Guinea, the sliver of Washington State you can only reach through Canada, the opera house built right on the US border, and the European region where more than two dozen tiny enclaves and exclaves form a geopolitical jigsaw puzzle.And much more: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascinating explanations of the world's most astonishing geographical quirks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guided adventure from north to south, exploring every continent along the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA breezy, accessible tone that keeps things insightful without ever feeling technical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations that pinpoint each story in its exact place on the map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ideal gift for anyone who loves geography, world history, quirky trivia, or international relations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strange History of the World Map\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls back the curtain on the planet's most extraordinary secrets, guiding you through bizarre boundary twists and overlooked geopolitical mysteries.\u003cstrong\u003eSet off to explore the borders that shape a world far more surprising than you think!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bill O'Neill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1648451373\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781648451379\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lak Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Bill O'Neill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659906134271,"sku":"9781648451379","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-strange-history-of-the-bill-oneill-9781648451379","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}