Schott's Original Miscellany 
asked by mike on November 10, 2006 8:25 AM
Impossible to read at one sitting, but utterly unputdownable, Schott's Original Miscellany is a unique collection of fabulous trivia.
What other book boasts an index that includes shoelace lengths, sign language, and the seven deadly sins; dueling and dwarves; the hair color of Miss America and the Hampton Court maze?
Where else can you find, packed onto one page, the names of golf strokes, a history of the Hat Tax, cricketing dismissals, nouns of assemblage, an unofficial motto of the US Postal Service, and the flag of Guadeloupe?
Where else but Schott's Original Miscellany will you stumble across John Lennon's cat, the supplier of bagpipes to the Queen, the labors of Hercules, and the brutal methods of murder encountered by Miss Marple?
A book like no other, Schott's Original Miscellany is entertaining, informative, unpredictable, and utterly addictive.
What other book boasts an index that includes shoelace lengths, sign language, and the seven deadly sins; dueling and dwarves; the hair color of Miss America and the Hampton Court maze?
Where else can you find, packed onto one page, the names of golf strokes, a history of the Hat Tax, cricketing dismissals, nouns of assemblage, an unofficial motto of the US Postal Service, and the flag of Guadeloupe?
Where else but Schott's Original Miscellany will you stumble across John Lennon's cat, the supplier of bagpipes to the Queen, the labors of Hercules, and the brutal methods of murder encountered by Miss Marple?
A book like no other, Schott's Original Miscellany is entertaining, informative, unpredictable, and utterly addictive.
Reviews
0%
0%
Ok, this book for some reason has become a bathroom book, don't ask why, I just keep finding it there, that being said I don't think that it should hinder anyone from buying it, ever since I've owned my copy I buy copies for gifts, everyone who I've giving it to has loved it and read the entire book. And yes I have to say its a very cheap way to feel smart.
reviewed by wendi on November 13, 2006 1:16 PM
0%
0%
Perfect for dinner parties....great conversation piece...it will make you more "smart" and crack up your friends. :-)
reviewed by geo on November 18, 2006 11:03 PM
0%
0%
This book is one of those factiod books filled with all sorts of useful information. There is a mnemonic to remember all of the English monarchs, a guide to the U.S. presidents and states, and all sorts of other interesting tidbits. One of those books read yourself, and then buy copies for your friends and family.
reviewed by orla on November 23, 2006 5:41 AM