What's with St. Louis?, 2nd Edition: The Quirks, Personality, and Charm of the Gateway City (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781681061849)

Why are turtles incorporated into the wrought iron fence at The Old Court House? Can beaver be eaten during Lent? Why are pieces of metal track imbedded in some local streets? Who is Sweet Meat, and should he be avoided? These and other questions about St. Louis routinely perplex both natives and newcomers to the area. In this updated version of her 2016 book, author Valerie Battle Kienzle continues her quest to find answers to some of The Gateway City's most puzzling questions, digging through countless archives and talking to local experts. Part cultural study of The River City and part history lesson, the book reveals the backstories of more local places, events, and beloved traditions. Want to know why St. Louisans are so obsessed with soccer or why the acclaimed Missouri Botanical Garden contains a Japanese garden? Look no further. Dig into this informative and entertaining update for answers to those and dozens of other questions.

Author: Valerie Battle Kienzle
ISBN-10: 1681061848
ISBN-13: 9781681061849
Publisher: Reedy Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2018
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d