This book is a collection of 17 gems of random knowledge, such as what women are made of and the philosopher's stone, written in Baring-Gould's own style. (Summary by Carolin)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
The Meaning of Mourning
23:58 - Chapter 2
Curiosities of Cypher
47:46 - Chapter 3
Strange Wills
33:16 - Chapter 4
Queer Culprits
30:27 - Chapter 5
Ghosts in Court
25:39 - Chapter 6
Strange Pains and Penalties
17:28 - Chapter 7
What are Women Made of?
27:46 - Chapter 8
'Flagellum Salutis'
28:03 - Chapter 9
'Hermippus Redivivus'
30:53 - Chapter 10
The Baroness de Beausoleil
22:31 - Chapter 11
Some Crazy Saints, part 1
28:57 - Chapter 12
Some Crazy Saints, part 2
38:02 - Chapter 13
The Jackass of Vanvres
19:22 - Chapter 14
A Mysterious Vale
34:58 - Chapter 15
King Robert of Sicily
30:50 - Chapter 16
Sortes Sacrae
18:22 - Chapter 17
Chiapa Chocolate
20:01 - Chapter 18
The Philosopher's Stone
37:19