English Eccentrics and Eccentricities by John Timbs
"English Eccentrics and Eccentricities" by John Timbs is a biographical collection published in 1866. This two-volume work catalogues the lives of unusual people from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, ranging from celebrities to recluses, religious figures to astrologers, and authors to tragedians. Timbs explores how oddity of character can coexist with goodness of heart, presenting a gallery of "motley-minded and grotesque" individuals whose rare accidents offer lessons in both thrift
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| Author | Timbs, John, 1801-1875 |
|---|---|
| Title | English Eccentrics and Eccentricities |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Eccentrics_and_Eccentricities |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Eccentrics and eccentricities -- England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50439 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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