Curiosities of Olden Times

by Sabine Baring-Gould

18 chapters8h 35mEnglish1896

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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)

Chapters (18)

1The Meaning of Mourning

1438

2Curiosities of Cypher

2866

3Strange Wills

1996

4Queer Culprits

1827

5Ghosts in Court

1539

6Strange Pains and Penalties

1048

7What are Women Made of?

1666

8'Flagellum Salutis'

1683

9'Hermippus Redivivus'

1853

10The Baroness de Beausoleil

1351

11Some Crazy Saints, part 1

1737

12Some Crazy Saints, part 2

2282

13The Jackass of Vanvres

1162

14A Mysterious Vale

2098

15King Robert of Sicily

1850

16Sortes Sacrae

1102

17Chiapa Chocolate

1201

18The Philosopher's Stone

2239

Curiosities of Olden Times

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Chapters (18)

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