Curiosities of Olden Times (1896)

This book contains a collection of articles, the majority of which were published in 1869. Contents: The Meaning of Mourning. Curiosities of Cypher. Strange Wills. Queer Culprits. Ghosts in Court. Strange Pains and Penalties. What are Women Made of? Flagellum Salutis. Hermippus Redivivus. The Baroness De Deausoleil. Some Crazy Saints. The Jackass of Vanvres. A Mysterious Vale. King Robert of Sicily. Sortes Sacrae. Chiapa Chocolate. The Philosopher's Stone.