English Eccentrics And Eccentricities

By John Timbs

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354840167
• ISBN13: 9789354840166
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"