Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year

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Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year

Book: Paperback 18 - 04 - 2017

Product ID: 3992676

Condition: New
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Publisher : National Geographic

ISBN-10 : 1426218079

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Product Description National Geographic author Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year. From Caligula's blood-soaked end to hotelier Steve Wynn's unfortunate run-in with a priceless Picasso, these 365 tales of misery include lost fortunes (like the would-be Apple investor who pulled out in 1977 and missed out on a $30 billion-dollar windfall), romance gone wrong (like the 16th-century Shah who experimented with an early form of Viagra with empire-changing results), and truly bizarre moments (like the Great Molasses Flood of 1919). Think you’re having a bad day? Trust us, it gets worse. Review Mr. Farquhar's latest, "Bad Days in History," may offer consolation to the great mass of quotidian belly-achers....whose piddling misfortunes and regrets will snap neatly into perspective when set against the record of idiocy and disaster he has assembled. --Wall Street Journal An upbeat catalog of defeats, faux pas and falls from grace that contributed to some very crummy moments. --The Washington Post Bad Days in History  is a wonderful morbid and entertaining collection. -- Portland Book Review Farquhar has proven with other books such as "A Treasury of Royal Scandals" and "Behind the Palace Doors" that he can deliver fun compilations of historical tidbits. "Bad Days in History" solidifies his reputation. --Roanoke Times About the Author Michael Farquhar, a former writer and editor at  The Washington Post, is the bestselling author of numerous books, including the critically acclaimed  Behind the Palace Doors and  Secret Lives of the Tsars, as well as the popular Penguin "Treasury" series:  A Treasury of Royal Scandals,  A Treasury of Great American Scandals,  A Treasury of Deception, and  A Treasury of Foolishly Forgotten  Americans. He lives in Washington, D.C.

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