The Queer, the Quaint and the Quizzical: A Cabinet for the Curious by Stauffer
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"The Queer, the Quaint and the Quizzical: A Cabinet for the Curious" by Frank H. Stauffer is a collection of curiosities and oddities compiled during the late 19th century. This work explores a diverse range of quirky historical anecdotes, strange customs, and unique literary treasures, and it invites the reader to ponder the peculiarities and often whimsical nature of human history and culture. The opening of the book sets the tone for
the delightful eccentricities that follow, showcasing a variety of fascinating tidbits about unusual books and antiquities. It mentions peculiar literary creations with amusing titles, rare artifacts like an intricate manuscript that captivated collectors, and unique incidents surrounding curiosities in history. These snippets lead the reader into a world of the bizarre and fascinating, establishing a playful and inquisitive atmosphere that hints at the intriguing explorations yet to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stauffer, Frank H., 1832-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Queer, the Quaint and the Quizzical: A Cabinet for the Curious |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Dave Hobart and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Literary curiosa |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41762 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 618 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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