Cabinet of curiosities
by Mahnke, Aaron
Edition statement:First edition. Published by : St. Martin's Press (New York) Physical details: xiii, 321 pages illustrations ; 24 cm ISBN:9781250291202; 1250291208.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-314) and index.
Curious Americana -- Wild coincidences -- Fantastic beasts -- Unbelievable stunts -- Bizarre events -- Strange literature -- Remarkable inventions -- Eerie mysteries -- Baffling origins -- Uncanny people -- Peculiar places -- More than human -- Puzzling crimes -- Wartime wonders.
"The new book based on the long-running hit podcast by Aaron Mahnke, which has translated into over 120-million downloads to date, and a monthly average of over 2 million listeners. The podcast, Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of the wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Now, in Cabinet of Curiosities the book, learn the fascinating story of the invention of the croissant in a country that was not France, and relive the adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy. Along the way, readers will pass through the American state of Franklin, watch Abraham Lincoln's son be rescued by his assassin's brother, and learn how too many crash landings inspired one pilot to leave the airline industry and trek for the stars. For the first time ever, Aaron has gathered scores of his favorites in print, and curated them into a beautiful, topical collection for devoted followers and new fans alike"--
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