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Format: Quality Paperback
Publisher: Family Tree Books
Published: Nov 2012
Genre: History - General
Retail Price: $15.99
Pages: 224
Welcome to the Not-So-Glorious Days
With the uncertain economy, lingering wars, and the ever-present threats of everything from bird flu to Bieber Fever, it's tempting to long for the "good old days." But just how good were they?
Buckle up for a bumpy ride down memory lane (and try not to get trampled) as these 665 funny history facts and terrifying truths reveal the unfortunate reality of life during the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. From patents that should still be pending to hairdos that attract vermin, these horrors will leave you thankful you didn't have to struggle to live through them.
Brace yourself as the truth hits you like an ice-cold Victorian-era shower with enough pressure to knock you unconscious. Get ready to shudder with laughter (or horror) at these funny moments in history that are not to be forgotten.
A nice, quick read of some of the less savory facts from history. For those who realize the good ol days werent all they were cracked up to be in the haze of fond memories, this book reveals deadly inventions, unsportsmanlike conduct, horrible hygiene, and a slew of other unpleasantness that should make you happy that we live in the age of Lysol and safety codes. Great for a fast read.