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Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics William Donaldson

Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics By William Donaldson

Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics by William Donaldson


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Summary

The SCHOTT'S MISCELLANY of great rogues, villains and eccentrics - 'The funniest book in the history of the world' Roger Lewis, Daily Express

Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics Summary

Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics by William Donaldson

'The funniest book of the year, and quite possibly of all time' Francis Wheen, Mail on Sunday Everyone loves a rogue. Take Louis de Rougemont, pearl diver, alligator hunter and King of the Cannibals, who was allegedly shipwrecked off the coast of New Guinea and survived by clinging to the tail of the ship's dog. Or Archbishop Lancelot Blackburne, who tired of waiting for heavenly rewards and became a swashbuckling pirate, rumoured to have employed Dick Turpin as his butler. From assassins and arsonists to hell-raisers and highwaymen, plus an array of poisoners, strumpets, quacks, and forgers, BREWER'S, ROGUES, VILLAINS and ECCENTRICS is a hugely entertaining miscellany of bizarre Britons through the ages. Including the famous, infamous and downright dangerous, you couldn't ask for a better gallery of Britain's most outrageous characters.

Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics Reviews

Reading this entrancing compendium on public transport would be misguided, as the regular yaps of laughter are liable to infuriate your fellow passengers. THE GUARDIAN This is my first tip for stardom in the Christmas present league. -- DAILY RECORD 'What makes his crackpot scholarship so beguiling is the fine line between heedless heroism and shameless hedonism that wobbles through so many mini-biographies. THE INDEPENDENT

About William Donaldson

Willie Donaldson has led an extraordinary and colourful life - from his privileged public-school eduction to an untidy lifestyle in the company of pop stars, actors, models and others. He is the author of the various volumes in the 'Henry Root' series and of numerous other humorous titles.

Additional information

GOR001416797
9780753817919
0753817918
Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics by William Donaldson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Murray Press
2004-09-02
704
Short-listed for Saga Award for Wit 2003
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

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