In this delightful volume, Timbs introduces us to some of the oddest and most fascinating characters from English history. From the mad King George III to the eccentric John Mytton, these stories are both entertaining and enlightening. With careful research and a witty prose style, Timbs brings these larger-than-life characters back to vivid life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...
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