Unsolved History: Legends or Lies?

Blackwood, Gary L. Unsolved History: Legends or Lies? Marshall Cavendish: 2006. ISBN: 0761418911. Ages 12 and up.

This book takes old legends that have been told for many years and gives you historical facts that help you prove the story true or false. For example, the tale of Robin Hood isn't necessarily true or false. But, in the book, the author gives you historical facts to help you make a conclusion. The writing style of this book is historical fiction and informative. the author describes a legend, then takes people and facts from the past that could prove the legend true or false. The pictures in this book are portraits and paintings of historical people, places, and objects. They are placed throughout the book so you can get a visual picture of what is presented. For example, the author talks about the "Golden Man" and at the beginning of the chapter there is a picture of him. I think this book is very informative.I would refer this book to anyone who enjoys reading about history and loves drawing conclusions. It is packed full of information and the author did a good job of finding all the history that does or doesn't support the legends.

Reviewed by H.T., 8th grade, Van Buren Middle School