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Urban Legends

Strange Tales and Unsolved Mysteries from Around the World

James Proud
Sightings of Elvis Presley, alligators in the sewers, a woman who woke up during her funeral… this collection brings together remarkable tales of uncanny occurrences, scandals, crimes and conspiracies that range from flights of fancy to those based in truth.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Summersdale
  • Year: 2021
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288pp
  • Illustrated: No
  • Dimensions: 197x128mm
  • ISBN: 9781800071063
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.2kg
Product code:
544812
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- DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE KIDS WHO FOUND A FERRARI BURIED IN THEIR GARDEN?
- WHAT ABOUT THE MAN WHO SUED SATAN?
- DO YOU KNOW THE LEGEND OF THE BUNNY MAN?
Strange happenings, unsolved mysteries and seemingly supernatural events have gripped and shocked us for centuries, passed from person to person in whispers in classrooms, tales around the campfire and idle gossip among friends. Whether they're based on a grain of truth or a complete flight of fancy, the myths, legends and weird tales contained within this book will take you on a fascinating journey to the outer limits of plausibility, and dare you to believe the unbelievable.
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