ISBN: 9780282219239 - quizzism; and its key: quirks and quibbles from queer quarters; a melange of questions in literature, science, history, biography, mythology, ... etc.,; with their answers (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a work of encyclopedic scope, containing an assortment of trivia and unusual facts about history, literature, science, and more. The author takes a specific approach to language, eschewing vulgar or colloquial speech to communicate these often startling or entertaining facts in an accessible and engaging manner. The work is organized thematically and includes such topics as famous battles, inventions, superstitions, and myths. Far from being a mere collection of trivia, this book is carefully researched and filled with veracious details. The authorâs goal is to correct popular misconceptions, offering sharper understandings of a wide array of subjects. Many of the entries included have been obscured by time or distorted by popular retelling, and the author's work rescues these details, enriching our understanding of the past. This book accomplishes its aims admirably, offering the reader the opportunity to expand their knowledge and improve their understanding through the detailed exploration of trivia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…