A Strange History
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Strange History
Author: Editors of Portable Press
language: en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date: 2016-06-01
Bizarre historical tidbits about quirky queens, hippopotamus soup, shrunken heads, and much more! This exciting title from the folks at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute contains the strangest short history articles from over thirty Bathroom Readers, along with fifty all-new pages. From the twentieth century to the Old West, from the Age of Enlightenment to the Dark Ages, from ancient cultures all the way back to the dawn of time, Strange History is overflowing with mysterious artifacts, macabre legends, kooky inventions, reality-challenged rulers, boneheaded blunders, and mind-blowing facts. Whether it’s B.C. or A.D., you’ll be wondering WTF! Read about . . . The curse of Macbeth Stupid history: Hollywood style The secret LSD experiments of the 1960s In search of the lost “Cloud People” of Peru The Swedish queen who declared war on fleas Unearthing the past with the Outhouse Detectives The Apollo astronaut who swears he saw a UFO How to brew a batch of 5,000-year-old beer The brutal bloodbaths at Rome’s Coliseum Ghostly soup from ancient China The bathroom of the 1970s And much, much more!
The Strange Story Book
Yet, though Wolfert sold all the cabbages he could raise, he did not become rich as fast as he wished, and at length he began to wonder if he was becoming rich at all. Food was dearer than when he was a boy, and other people besides himself had taken to cabbage-growing. His daughter was nearly a woman, and would want a portion if she married. Was there no way by which he could make the money that would be so badly needed by and bye...FROM THE BOOKS.
A Strange Story — Complete
Author: Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton
language: en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date: 2019-11-21
In "A Strange Story," Edward Bulwer Lytton masterfully intertwines elements of gothic fiction, science fiction, and philosophical inquiry. The narrative follows the journey of a young artist who becomes embroiled in a tale of supernatural intrigue, exploring the boundaries of life and death, consciousness, and the nature of reality. Lytton's prose, characterized by rich descriptions and a keen psychological insight, reflects the Victorian era's fascination with the occult and the metaphysical, while also critiquing societal norms and the burgeoning industrial landscape. Bulwer Lytton, a prominent Victorian novelist and playwright, was known for his contributions to the literary, social, and political discourse of his time. His diverse interests'Äîwhich ranged from spiritualism to political reform'Äîinformed his writing, particularly in "A Strange Story," where he delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche. His ability to combine entertainment with intellectual inquiry marks him as a significant figure in the evolution of speculative fiction. Readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of the supernatural will find "A Strange Story" a captivating and intellectually stimulating read, revealing both the depths of human ambition and the often unseen forces that shape our destinies.