{"product_id":"strange-but-true-fascinating-histories-public-spectacles-and-local-legends-of-the-queen-city-paperback","title":"Strange But True: Fascinating Histories, Public Spectacles, and Local Legends of The Queen City - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Lane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJack Mama\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eMarie Lane\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeneath Cincinnati's charming riverfront and historic neighborhoods lies a city shaped by riots, ghosts, disasters, crimes, and legends too strange to invent. From public executions and bootleg kings to haunted concert halls, mysterious creatures, and civic catastrophes, \u003cem\u003eStrange But True: Cincinnati\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the unsettling stories that have quietly haunted the Queen City for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis meticulously researched collection explores Cincinnati's lesser-known past through true historical accounts, documented oddities, and unforgettable local characters. Readers will journey through Prohibition tunnels, political machines, unsolved mysteries, notorious crimes, and cultural moments that made national headlines. Each chapter reveals how folklore, scandal, innovation, and tragedy intertwined to shape a city far stranger (and far more fascinating) than its public image suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a Cincinnati native, history enthusiast, true-crime reader, or fan of the bizarre, this book offers stories you won't find in textbooks or tourist brochures. It is the perfect blend of dark history, civic intrigue, and cultural curiosity - the kind of book you'll reference, share, and return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the secrets Cincinnati never advertised. Add \u003cem\u003eStrange But True: Cincinnati\u003c\/em\u003e to your collection today and explore the stories that refuse to stay buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in Cincinnati true crime stories, political scandals, ghost stories, and folklore, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 158\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49644421775515,"sku":"9798295547782","price":24.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/4602\/1275\/files\/2Erytokw459798295547782.webp?v=1790398362","url":"https:\/\/www.statesideqm.com\/products\/strange-but-true-fascinating-histories-public-spectacles-and-local-legends-of-the-queen-city-paperback","provider":"Stateside Quartermaster, Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}