02361cam a22003373u 4500 45849 UtSlPG 20260610134043.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AG King, E. F. (Edmund Fillingham) Ten Thousand Wonderful Things : Comprising whatever is marvellous and rare, curious, eccentric and extraordinary in all ages and nations 10,000 wonderful things Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-05-31 Produced by Chris Curnow, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Ten Thousand Wonderful Things" by E. F. King is a collection of curiosities and fascinating anecdotes edited in the late 19th century. This work compiles various extraordinary and rare phenomena from across ages and cultures, presenting them as both instructional and entertaining. The account is likely to captivate readers with its whimsical descriptions of historical events, unusual customs, and curious artifacts. The opening of "Ten Thousand Wonderful Things" sets a tone of exploration and fascination with the bizarre elements of history and social practices. It introduces readers to unique historical punishments like the cucking-stool, brank, and tumbrel, illustrating how societal norms governed behavior, especially for women, in the past. Additionally, it presents quirky inventions such as the ancient washing tablet, highlighting the ingenuity of everyday solutions from bygone eras. With intriguing snippets like these, the introductory portion invites readers into a world where the extraordinary and the commonplace intersect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Folklore Encyclopedias and dictionaries Curiosities and wonders https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45849 86688 86688