Curiosities of Olden Times
Curiosities of Olden Times

Author: S. Baring-Gould

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-04-26

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13:

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This book contains a wide and eclectic variety of facts and stories about the nineteenth century. It is of value to both historians and the curiosity-seeking reader and neither will be disappointed by the content. The author (1834-1924) had an unconventional childhood, but he eventually gained an M.A from Cambridge University. He was widely traveled and became a rector, in which occupation he remained until his death. He wrote the famous hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers'.

Curiosities Of Olden Times
Curiosities Of Olden Times

Author: S Baring Gould

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021205933

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S. Baring Gould's book is a fascinating collection of historical anecdotes and curiosities from ancient times. From the bizarre to the macabre, this book will captivate readers with its tales of strange events and unusual customs. This is a must-read for anyone interested in history or looking for a unique perspective on the past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Day in the Life of Ancient Rome
A Day in the Life of Ancient Rome

Author: Alberto Angela

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13:

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This voyage of exploration chronicles twenty-four hours in the life of a Roman patrician, beginning at dawn on an ordinary day in the year 115 A.D., with Imperial Rome at the height of its power.

Curiosities of Olden Times (Classic Reprint)
Curiosities of Olden Times (Classic Reprint)

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-26

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781331774914

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Excerpt from Curiosities of Olden Times An antiquary lights on many a curiosity whilst overhauling the dusty tomes of ancient writers. This little book is a small museum in which I have preserved some of the quaintest relics which have attracted my notice during my labours. Several of the articles are reprinted from "Once a Week," in which they were first inserted. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.