“Amazing Indianapolis” is a collection of the city’s history. It shares the origin stories of sliced bacon, Wonder Bread, Raggedy Ann, and the rearview mirror, among other Indianapolis inventions. The book highlights the city’s connections to historical figures such as Thomas Edison, Harry Houdini, and John Wilkes Booth. The author showcases stories that celebrate more than 200 years of Indianapolis history.

Author Ashley Petry is an Indianapolis native.