Publisher Description
If you’ve ever wondered why the 50 states have the shapes they do, this audiobook’s for you. In a light, accessible style, Mark Stein unpacks the mysteries state by state, line by line. Why are some states boringly square, and others, like Texas and California, truly “outsized.” How can Maryland possibly be – is that even a shape? HOW THE STATES GOT THEIR SHAPES is packed with fun oddities and trivia, but you’ll also encounter the major fault lines of American history through the fresh lens of geographic disputes, military skirmishes, and land grabs
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“Only 4 stars because it is a bit dull at times, but you can’t really bash the author too much on that front since it’s fairly dull material. I mean, it is only state borders. And while you do find the occassional dispute or bloody battle, much of the time is is just natural boundaries or attempts by Congress to make them somewhat equal in size. I’m really glad I read this book though, because I’ve always been curious about this.”
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Scott (4 out of 5 stars)
