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PERIGEE Trade Paperback August 2012<br />
AFTER THE FACT<br />
The Surprising Fates of American History’s<br />
Heroes, Villains, and Supporting Characters<br />
Owen Hurd<br />
978-0-399-53753-0 • $15.00/$16.00 Can.<br />
Trade Paperback<br />
272 pp./5 1/2” x 8 1/4”<br />
Carton: 36<br />
History/Popular Reference<br />
Rights: W00<br />
First serial, UK, translation, audio: Perigee<br />
Other: David Fugate<br />
LaunchBooks Literary Agency<br />
566 Sweet Pea Place<br />
Encinitas, CA 92024<br />
Publishing History: Original<br />
EAN: 9780399537530 51500<br />
On sale August 7, 2012<br />
SUGGESTED ORDER<br />
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The surprising, forgotten, and fascinating fates<br />
of those who participated in some of American<br />
history’s most iconic events.<br />
After the Fact picks up where traditional histories leave off—a “Where<br />
Are They Now?” meets History 101. Lingering on the scene long after<br />
the smoke has cleared and the spotlights have moved on, After the<br />
Fact uncovers the telling details of history’s most compelling subplots.<br />
Readers will discover:<br />
• A better messenger than soldier, Paul Revere was later kicked out of<br />
the militia for his role in the Penobscot Expedition, the most disastrous<br />
military blunder of the Revolutionary War.<br />
• After his exploration of the American interior with William Clark,<br />
Merriweather Lewis suffered a precipitous downfall, committing suicide<br />
just three years after their triumphant return. Clark, on the other hand,<br />
lived a successful and fulfilling life.<br />
• Following his participation in the Battle of Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull<br />
was given leave to join Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show, parading<br />
about on horseback and selling autographed portraits for two<br />
dollars apiece.<br />
MARKETING<br />
• Regional radio inter<strong>view</strong>s<br />
• Online publicity<br />
• Print features and re<strong>view</strong>s<br />
SALES POINTS<br />
• Features a unique angle by looking at historical events in terms of what<br />
happened afterward<br />
• A lively read for general interest readers as well as history buffs<br />
• For readers of Don’t Know Much About History and Lies My Teacher Told Me<br />
Owen Hurd is the author of Chicago History for Kids, which was named one of<br />
the “Best Books of 2007” by the Chicago Public Library. A freelance writer with<br />
17 years of experience writing for major corporations, professional services firms,<br />
and nonprofit organizations, he’s also worked at Loyola University Press and<br />
Bonus Books. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.<br />
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