The Book Behind the Sewer-Alligator Legend

[kelber at mindspring.com]

I remember back in the '60s, going to the circus and, in the souvenir concession, baby alligators were being hawked, along with the popcorn, cracker jacks and those circus lights.  Where'd all those alligators go, if not into the sewers?

Laura

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>From: Dave Monroe <against.the.dave at gmail.com>
>Sent: Nov 24, 2009 3:07 AM
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>Subject: The Book Behind the Sewer-Alligator Legend
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>http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/the-book-behind-the-sewer-alligator-legend/