Good Old Days My Ass 665 Funny History Facts & Terrifying Truths about Yesteryear

David A. Fryxell

eBook - 2012

Welcome to the Not-So-Glorious DaysWith the uncertain economy, lingering wars, and the ever-present threats of everything from bird flu to Bieber Fever, it's tempting to long for the "good old days." But just how good were they?Buckle up for a bumpy ride down memory lane (and try not to get trampled) as these 665 funny history facts and terrifying truths reveal the unfortunate reality of life during the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. From patents that should still be pending to hairdos that attract vermin, these horrors will leave you thankful you didn't have to struggle to live through them.Brace yourself as the truth hits you like an ice-cold Victorian-era shower with enough pressure to knock you... unconscious. Get ready to shudder with laughter (or horror) at these funny moments in history that are not to be forgotten.

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Published
Penguin Publishing Group
Language
English
Main Author
David A. Fryxell
Online Access
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Format
Kindle Book, OverDrive Read eBook
Kindle Book
ASINB009OUTVH0
Release Date10/4/2012
OverDrive Read eBook
ISBN9781440322464
Release Date10/4/2012