Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics
Author(s): Willie Donaldson
Taking its inspiration from the Brewer's tradition of recording unexpected and fascinating information that is not generally available in other reference books, 'Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics' presents a colourful, informative and entertaining A-Z of bizarre Britons through the ages: assassins and arsonists, buggers and bigamists, hangmen and horse-stealers, hell-raisers and highwaymen, plus an array of poisoners, quacks, forgers and others. Yesterday's whoremasters and harlots rub shoulders with the defrocked parsons and dodgy geezers of contemporary Brtain in this richly entertaining dictionary of degradation, depravity and dottiness. A rich repository of arcane but fascinating information, it will make the perfect Christmas present for anyone who loves history, biography and 'Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable'.
Product Information
A high interest can be created in the reverse 'hall of fame' aspect of the book Characters will cover both Britain and Ireland Book's intriguing historical subject-matter gives 'Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics' clear book club potential Highly entertaining and indiscreet
Shortlisted for Saga Award for Wit 2003.
Willie Donaldson has led an extraordinary and colourful life - from his privileged public-school education 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.
General Fields
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- : Orion Publishing Co
- : Cassell Reference
- : 1.378
- : 01 September 2002
- : 231mm X 172mm X 58mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : 64 B/W Photo\Illu(s)
- : 676
- : 920.02
- : Hardback
- : Willie Donaldson