02563cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000490011224500750016126400510023630000470028733600260033433700260036033800360038650000310042250502730045350801680072652012230089453400450211765300270216285600430218999900170223239696UtSlPG20260610133917.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aWolff, Henry W.q(Henry William),d1840-193110aOdd Bits of History: Being Short Chapters Intended to Fill Some Blanks 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-05-140 aThe pretender at Bar-le-Duc -- Richard de la Pole, "White Rose" -- The early ancestors of our queen [Victoria] -- About a portrait at Windsor -- The remnant of a great race -- Voltaire and King Stanislas -- The prince consort's university days -- Something about beer.  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Archive.)  a"Odd Bits of History: Being Short Chapters Intended to Fill Some Blanks" by Henry W. Wolff is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This compilation features short chapters that delve into lesser-known aspects of history, aiming to provide insights into episodes that may be overlooked or underappreciated in traditional historical narratives. The content likely draws from various historical sources, presenting stories that intrigue as well as inform.  The opening of the book sets the stage with a preface explaining that the chapters were originally published as review articles. The first chapter discusses the life of the Pretender, James Edward Stuart, during his stay in Bar-le-Duc, France, focusing on the inaccuracies of historical accounts regarding his time there. Wolff highlights the socio-political context of James's exile, detailing his interactions with locals, the implications of his presence in Lorraine, and the historical significance of his character. As the narrative unfolds, it suggests a rich blend of history, personal anecdotes, and the cultural dynamics of the time, captivating history enthusiasts and casual readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistory -- Miscellanea40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39696  c80535d80535