Strange History: Mysterious Artifacts, Macabre Legends & Mind-Blowing Facts
Mysterious Artifacts Macabre Legends Mind-Blowing: Strange History is a Kindle history and trivia collection built around unusual stories, odd historical details and curious facts. Its listing describes a mix of short articles drawn from more than thirty Bathroom Readers, plus fifty new pages, spanning ancient history through the twentieth century.
At a glance
- Short history pieces range from ancient cultures to the twentieth century and the Old West.
- Topics named in the listing include the Macbeth curse, old LSD experiments, the lost Cloud People of Peru and ancient beer.
- The listing says the collection brings together articles from over thirty Bathroom Readers and adds fifty new pages.
- Kindle features listed include screen-reader support, Enhanced Typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad historical scope paired with unusual, trivia-oriented subjects rather than a single era.
- Short articles and quick facts suit readers looking for digestible nonfiction.
- Kindle accessibility and navigation features are specified in the listing.
Cons
- Its offbeat, irreverent mix may not suit readers seeking a conventional chronological history or sustained scholarly analysis.
- The Kindle listing gives a 486-page print-length figure, but does not clarify how the page count maps to digital reading length.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Portable Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 1, 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 486 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1626866157 |
| File size | 4.5 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy quirky history, strange anecdotes and trivia.
- People looking for an easy-to-read nonfiction gift or material that may appeal to reluctant readers.
- Kindle readers who want short pieces to dip into rather than one continuous narrative.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a focused academic history or in-depth coverage of one topic.
- Anyone avoiding macabre, bizarre or potentially unsettling historical subjects.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as entertaining, informative and easy to read, with readers also mentioning its appeal as a gift and for reluctant readers. That fits the listing's collection of short, varied historical curiosities, which is better suited to casual browsing than sustained, systematic study. Opinions about value for money are mixed, so the book's format and subject mix matter more than assuming every reader will judge the purchase the same way.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback highlights entertaining, interesting facts and easy readability.
- Some customer feedback describes it as a good gift and suitable for reluctant readers.
Mixed feedback
- Customer opinions about value for money are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of book is Strange History?
It is a collection of short, unusual history articles and facts, with subjects described as ranging from ancient cultures to the twentieth century.
Does the listing describe new material?
Yes. It says the book includes selections from over thirty Bathroom Readers along with fifty all-new pages.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The product details list screen-reader support, Enhanced Typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Is this a conventional history narrative?
The description emphasizes short, quirky stories and curiosities. Buyers seeking a structured, in-depth history may prefer a more focused title.
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