The Celebrated Pedestrian and Other Historical Curiosities
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Celebrated Pedestrian and Other Historical Curiosities
By (Author) BBC History Magazine
Ebury Publishing
BBC Books
15th January 2015
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Miscellanies and compendia
902
Physical Properties
Paperback
224
Width 126mm, Height 198mm, Spine 14mm
156g
Description
The first ever miscellany from the team at BBC History Magazine Who is the Downing of Downing Street What did the first illuminated adverts in Piccadilly Circus advertise Was Oliver Cromwell actually Welsh Questions like these and many more are answered in this, the first ever miscellany from the editors of BBC History Magazine. The Celebrated Pedestrian - the title refers to people in Victorian times who walked for sport - collects a wide variety of historical facts and curiosities, helping to uncover little-known truths (Who was the richest man who ever lived) and debunk myths (Was there one man who survived both the sinkings of the Titanic and the Lusitania) from ancient times to the present day. Also including a collection of fascinating lists (Top 10 famous riots! Top 10 writers who were banned by the Vatican!) and 'This Day in History' features, The Celebrated Pedestrian is the perfect gift for trivia fans and history buffs alike.
Reviews
The perfect Christmas book, compiled by the editors of BBC History Magazine. The Celebrated Pedestrian is a miscellany of historical facts and curiosities which uncovers little-known truths, debunks myths - or simply entertains. * The Oldie *
