Curiosities of Olden Times


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(4.6 stars; 15 reviews)

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)

Capítulos

The Meaning of Mourning 23:58 Leído por Kristin G.
Curiosities of Cypher 47:46 Leído por Kristin G.
Strange Wills 33:16 Leído por NoelBadrian
Queer Culprits 30:27 Leído por Crln Yldz Ksr
Ghosts in Court 25:39 Leído por jennycbnyn
Strange Pains and Penalties 17:28 Leído por JacobH
What are Women Made of? 27:46 Leído por Phil Chenevert
'Flagellum Salutis' 28:03 Leído por Tony Oliva
'Hermippus Redivivus' 30:53 Leído por Leni
The Baroness de Beausoleil 22:31 Leído por Availle
Some Crazy Saints, part 1 28:57 Leído por Availle
Some Crazy Saints, part 2 38:02 Leído por Availle
The Jackass of Vanvres 19:22 Leído por Crln Yldz Ksr
A Mysterious Vale 34:58 Leído por Availle
King Robert of Sicily 30:50 Leído por Peter John Keeble
Sortes Sacrae 18:22 Leído por Erin McKelle
Chiapa Chocolate 20:01 Leído por Availle
The Philosopher's Stone 37:19 Leído por CaprishaPage

Reseñas

Interesting, Sometimes Gruesome


(4 stars)

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.