Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year
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National Geographic author Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year. From Caligula's blood-soaked end to hotelier Steve Wynn's unfortunate run-in with a priceless Picasso, these 365 tales of misery include lost fortunes (like the would-be Apple investor who pulled out in 1977 and missed out on a $30 billion-dollar windfall), romance gone wrong (like the 16th-century...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1426212682
ISBN13:9781426212680
Release Date:April 2015
Publisher:National Geographic Society
Length:480 Pages
Weight:1.37 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 5.7" x 8.4"
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Published by Devon185 , 5 years ago
Pick a date and read what misfortune happened that day some years..decades..or centuries ago... Good and informative...
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