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Curiosities of Olden Times

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(4,567 Sterne; 15 Bewertungen)

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)

Chapters

The Meaning of Mourning

23:58

Read by Kristin G.

Curiosities of Cypher

47:46

Read by Kristin G.

Strange Wills

33:16

Read by NoelBadrian

Queer Culprits

30:27

Read by Crln Yldz Ksr

Ghosts in Court

25:39

Read by jennycbnyn

Strange Pains and Penalties

17:28

Read by JacobH

What are Women Made of?

27:46

Read by Phil Chenevert

'Flagellum Salutis'

28:03

Read by Tony Oliva

'Hermippus Redivivus'

30:53

Read by Leni

The Baroness de Beausoleil

22:31

Read by Availle

Some Crazy Saints, part 1

28:57

Read by Availle

Some Crazy Saints, part 2

38:02

Read by Availle

The Jackass of Vanvres

19:22

Read by Crln Yldz Ksr

A Mysterious Vale

34:58

Read by Availle

King Robert of Sicily

30:50

Read by Peter John Keeble

Sortes Sacrae

18:22

Read by Erin McKelle

Chiapa Chocolate

20:01

Read by Availle

The Philosopher's Stone

37:19

Read by CaprishaPage

Bewertungen

Interesting, Sometimes Gruesome

(4 Sterne)

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.