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OverviewPresents tales from across the folklore of the animal kingdom: a learned pig more admired than Sir Isaac Newton by the English public, an elephant that Lord Byron wanted to employ as his butler, and a dancing horse whose skills in mathematics were praised by William Shakespeare. This book tells ten stories of beliefs and Ripley-like facts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jan BondesonPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: NPI Media Group Edition: UK ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.650kg ISBN: 9780752439341ISBN 10: 0752439340 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 15 October 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJan Bondeson is a senior lecturer and consultant rheumatologist at the University of Wales College of Medicine. His many critically acclaimed books include Cabinet of Medical Curiosities, The Great Pretenders and the best-selling Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear. He has published two other books for Tempus, The London Monster and Freaks: The Pig-Faced Lady of Manchester Square & Other Medical Marvels. He lives in Newport, Monmouthshire. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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