Notabilia

Notabilia

John Timbs

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120656124
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''Notabilia: Or Curious And Amusing Facts About Many Things'' is a book written by John Timbs and first published in 1872. The book is a collection of interesting and unusual facts about a variety of topics, including history, science, literature, art, and more. Timbs presents these facts in an engaging and entertaining way, making the book a delightful read for anyone interested in learning new and surprising information. Some of the topics covered in the book include the history of the alphabet, the origins of popular sayings, the lives of famous authors and artists, and the mysteries of the natural world. Overall, ''Notabilia'' is a fascinating and informative book that is sure to delight readers of all ages and interests.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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