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The Rabbit Hole Book - Richard Coles, Charles Spencer, Cat Jarman

The Rabbit Hole Book

99 adventures into the history of stuff
Buch | Softcover
272 Seiten
2024
Michael Joseph Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-241-70182-9 (ISBN)
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Have you ever wondered why pubs have certain names?

Or why jet lag exists?

Or perhaps you have speculated about the origin of the paperclip?

If any of these ring true or if you can relate to spending far too much time down an internet rabbit hole then you are in the right place/ this is the book for you! Trivia lovers and general knowledge enthusiasts rejoice as we introduce the first book from the trio behind the hit history podcast The Rabbit Hole Detectives. Join your favourite investigators, Richard Coles, Charles Spencer and Cat Jarman, as they uncover the weird and wonderful provenance behind your favourite and surprising historical objects both real and metaphorical.

Forensically researched, beautifully observed, and using humour and their vast historical knowledge, The Rabbit Hole Detectives Book is a feast of historical trivia and unknown facts.

Packed full with a stimulating and moreish mix of longer entries, lists, trivia, amazing factoids and hysterical banter, this book is addictive, fun and endlessly informative.

Whatever you think you know, guess again.

Richard Coles (Author) The Reverend Richard Coles is a writer, presenter and Church of England clergyman. He is the only vicar in Britain to have had a number-one hit single and appear on Strictly Come Dancing. Reverend Coles is the author of the bestselling Murder Before Evensong mystery. Charles Spencer (Author) Charles Spencer is a journalist, broadcaster and author of historical non-fiction. He is the author of seven non-fiction books, including three Sunday Times bestsellers: Blenheim, Battle for Europe, Killers of the King and The White Ship, a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon. Charles has also written for numerous publications including Vanity Fair, The Spectator, The FT and The Guardian. Cat Jarman (Author) Dr Cat Jarman is a bioarchaeologist and field archaeologist specialising in the Viking Age, Viking women, and Rapa Nui. She is an experienced public speaker and communicator who frequently shares her expertise in the media (recent examples include New Scientist, New York Times, and BBC radio) and on podcasts (e.g. HistoryHit with Dan Snow). Dr Jarman's research has been covered by print and online news outlets internationally.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 29.10.2024
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 153 x 234 mm
Gewicht 350 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Spielen / Raten
Geschichte Allgemeine Geschichte Vor- und Frühgeschichte
ISBN-10 0-241-70182-1 / 0241701821
ISBN-13 978-0-241-70182-9 / 9780241701829
Zustand Neuware
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