Book
Cabinet of curiosities : a historical tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre / Aaron Mahnke with Harry Marks.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250291202 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xiii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2024.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Curious Americana -- Wild coincidences -- Fantastic beasts -- Unbelievable stunts -- Bizarre events -- Strange literature -- Remarkable inventions -- Eerie mysteries -- Baffling origins -- Uncanny people -- Peculiar places -- More than human -- Puzzling crimes -- Wartime wonders. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Curiosities and wonders. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 030 Mah | 31681010397248 | NONFIC | Checked out | 10/28/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
Brings the popular podcast to print, sharing stories about the invention of the croissant in a country that was not France; a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy; and much more. - Baker & Taylor
"The new book based on the long-running hit podcast by Aaron Mahnke, which has translated into over 120-million downloads to date, and a monthly average of over 2 million listeners. The podcast, Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of the wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Now, in Cabinet of Curiosities the book, learn the fascinating story of the invention of the croissant in a country that was not France, and relive the adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy. Along the way, readers will pass through the American state of Franklin, watch Abraham Lincoln's son be rescued by his assassin's brother, and learn how too many crash landings inspired one pilot to leave the airline industry and trek for the stars. For the first time ever, Aaron has gathered scores of his favorites in print, and curated them into a beautiful, topical collection for devoted followers and new fans alike"-- - McMillan Palgrave
Become captivated by tales of wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Perfect for trivia aficionados, history readers, or anyone with a thirst for unusual knowledge, Cabinet of Curiosities is full of titillating tidbits and mind-boggling stories you never knew you needed to know.
From the creator of the long-running, smash-hit podcast Aaron Mahnkeâs Cabinet of Curiosities comes the bookâa riveting look inside some of historyâs strangest stories. Learn the fascinating tale of where the invention of the croissant actually happened, and relive the adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war. Along the way, readers will pass through an unfamiliar American state, watch Abraham Lincolnâs son be rescued by someone surprising, and learn how too many crash landings inspired one pilot to leave the airline industry and shift his thirst for flight to new heights.
For the first time ever, Aaron Mahnke has gathered scores of his favorites into print, and curated themâalong with some fresh odditiesâinto a beautiful, topical collection for devoted followers and new fans alike.
