Amazing Alabama: A Potpourri of Fascinating Facts, Tall Tales and Storied Stories

What is Alabama? It is the name of an ancient Native American tribe, a river, a word incorporated into the names of several state universities, a theater, several battleships and a submarine, a musical group, a theme of many songs, an elevated rapid transit line in New York City, towns in New York state, Belize and South Africa, an Alabama boutique in Jerusalem, a 132-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, numerous avenues, streets and boulevards around the U.S. and even the genus of a cotton moth no longer found in Alabama. Although the word is used in many seemingly unrelated applications, first and foremost, Alabama is the name of a vibrant state nestled in the heart of the South. Alabama can be proud of its storied history, the legions of citizens that have contributed to the betterment of mankind and the rich diversity of resources and attractions enjoyed throughout the state. I hope this book will uncover and highlight some of the treasures that make Alabama an amazing state.