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A sharp wink from the past, a book that makes the nineteenth century feel immediate and alive. English Eccentrics And Eccentricities gathers a long arc of curiosities, anecdotes, and portraits that illuminate a society always in motion, never dull.

This compact, entertaining volume is a Victorian anecdotal collection and a biographical anecdote anthology rolled into one. It offers a glittering array of English eccentric personalities, detailing peculiar customs and habits and the social history humour that coloured everyday life. For the general reader, it's a lively tour through nineteenth century britain; for trivia and quiz enthusiasts, a treasure trove of memorable vignettes. Students of british history will find it a useful, human companion to the era's larger narratives, while lovers of victorian biography classics will relish the flavour and voice that still sing today.

A note on literary and historical significance: these portraits and quirks are not mere curiosities but windows into a society that prized storytelling, wit, and character as mirrors of broader change. The book's enduring appeal lies in how it renders history tangible, personal, and often unexpectedly relatable.

Selling points:
- Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions.
- Restored for today's and future generations.
- More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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Book category Books in German Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik Geschichte Kulturgeschichte einzelne Themen und Gegenstände

• Full title: English Eccentrics And Eccentricities
• Author: John Timbs
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 402
• EAN: 9789354840166
• ISBN: 9354840167
• ID: 36620686
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Weight: 604 g
• Dimensions: 151 × 227 × 31 mm
• Date of publishing: 05. July 2021

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