Curiosities of Olden Times
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Sabine Baring-Gould
(4,536 Sterne; 14 Bewertungen)
This book is a collection of 17 gems of random knowledge, such as what women are made of and the philosopher's stone, written in Baring-Gould's own style. (Summary by Carolin) (8 hr 35 min)
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Interesting, Sometimes Gruesome
Phxjennifer
(4 Sterne)
Curiosities are not always G-rated for violence. Ancient punishment was often horrific. Still, the bulk of the essays were informative, and most of the narrators were very good.