Cabinet of curiosities

a historical tour of the unbelievable the unsettling and the bizarre

Cabinet of curiosities

a historical tour of the unbelievable the unsettling and the bizarre
Aaron Mahnke with Harry Marks
Book - 2024

"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"--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mahnke, Aaron (Author), Marks, Harry C. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2024.
Edition:First edition.
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