Historical Charades is a book written by Julia Charlotte Maitland and published in 1847. The book is a collection of charades, which are word puzzles that involve guessing a word or phrase based on a series of clues. In this case, the charades are based on historical events, figures, and places. Each charade is accompanied by an illustration that provides additional clues to help the reader guess the answer. The book is designed to be a fun and educational...