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365 W. B. Marsh

365 By W.B. Marsh

365 by W. B. Marsh


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Summary

A fascinating compendium of historical tales, organized by the days of the year, spanning the highs and lows of human existence. Read about the day Jesse Owens humiliated the Nazis at the Olympic Games, American Aviatrix Amelia Earhart vanished in flight, Leonardo Da Vinci died in a king's arms, and many more.

365 Summary

365: Great Stories from History for Every Day of the Year (Compact Edition) by W. B. Marsh

Whether it is major political events like the USA's annexation of Texas (1 March) or incredible discoveries like that of Tutankhamun's tomb (26 November), every event in history happened - of course - on one of 365 days. Pore through history day-by-day with 365 and become engrossed in this lovingly constructed wealth of historical anecdotes. 365: Your Date with History is a fantastically browsable historical encyclopaedia, mapping the highs and lows of human existence day-by-day throughout the year. Each day is accompanied by historical facts and sometimes brief, often more lengthy, stories from a dizzying array of subjects. Written accessibly and with plenty of personality, 365 will be a have-around-the-house favourite for years.

365 Reviews

A fascinating pot pourri that will appeal to lovers of historical trivia -- Good Book Guide

About W. B. Marsh

W.B. Marsh was born in New York, and now lives in London. On his birthday - 26 October - the legendary `Gunfight at the OK Corral' took place at Tombstone, Arizona, in 1881. Bruce Carrick has worked in book publishing for many years in New York and London. On his birthday in 1897 Marcel Proust had a duel with fellow writer Jean Lorrain.

Additional information

GOR001415243
9781840466751
1840466758
365: Great Stories from History for Every Day of the Year (Compact Edition) by W. B. Marsh
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Icon Books Ltd
2005-08-04
528
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - 365