Book description
Welcome to the Not-So-Glorious Days
With 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.
David A. Fryxell has written more than 1,000 magazine and
newspaper pieces for publications including Playboy,
Reader's Digest and Travel & Leisure. He is the
founder of Family Tree Magazine and currently a contributing editor.
