Historic Oddities and Strange Events by S. Baring-Gould
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"Historic Oddities and Strange Events" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into various eccentric individuals and extraordinary events that, despite being overlooked in broader historical narratives, nonetheless piqued the author's interest. Through a collection of intriguing stories, the book explores the mysterious lives and fates of lesser-known figures in history, offering readers an engaging glimpse into the peculiarities of the past. At
the start of the text, the author presents a comprehensive introduction to the themes of the work, explaining his fascination with odd historical occurrences and unusual personalities. The opening chapter begins with the mysterious disappearance of Benjamin Bathurst in 1809, a prominent figure whose vanishing sparked numerous theories and accusations, including suspicions of foul play by French agents under Napoleon's orders. In a detailed recounting of Bathurst's life and his final moments, the author sets the stage for a compelling exploration of the intersection of history and intrigue, inviting readers to ponder the unanswered questions surrounding this enigmatic event. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Historic Oddities and Strange Events |
| Contents | Preface -- The disappearance of Bathurst -- The Duchess of Kingston -- General Mallet -- Schweinichen's memoirs -- The locksmith Gamain -- Abram the usurer -- Sophie Apitzsch -- Peter Nielsen -- The wonder-working Prince Hohenlohe -- The snail telegraph -- The Countess Goerlitz -- A wax and honey-moon -- The Electress' plot -- Suess Oppenheim -- Ignatius Fessler. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Martin Pettit 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: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History |
| Subject | Mysticism |
| Subject | Patarines |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44245 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44245-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 837 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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