{"product_id":"oddities-of-history-and-strange-tales-paperback","title":"Oddities of History and Strange Tales - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDahlia V. Nightly\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eJohn Timbs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis special edition of 'Oddities of History and Strange Stories' was written by John Timbs, and first published in 1872, making it almost 150 years old. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This antiquarian text features an eclectic mix of strange and odd stories from history, with sections on Occult Philosophy, Eccentricities of Lord Byron, Bishop Wilkins On Going to the Moon, Charles II and His Barber, Delights of Gossip, Lady Hatton's Witchcraft, Mad Duchess of Albermarle, and many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is a fabulous old find and a fascinating read for all history enthusiasts, especially those who enjoy reading about the oddities and strangeness of the nobility. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e We at Black Books do not use OCR technology to transcribe books from scanned images or other forms of text - this usually results in everything from strange characters to gibberish. We believe that reading an old book, exactly as it was, is the most satisfying way to read it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 26, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626866766131,"sku":"9781721982011","price":20.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/SXVtUkVDdDNFN0pJdkxTcTRONjMxZz09.webp?v=1762081056","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/oddities-of-history-and-strange-tales-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}