A Horrid History Of Christmas

Author : Nicola Sly
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752477153
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Horrid History of Christmas written by Nicola Sly and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This grisly collection of historic, horrid happenings from across the country demonstrates that Christmas is not necessarily a time of peace, joy and goodwill to all men. The holiday season has witnessed a plethora of almost unbelievable accidents, such as the amateur mechanic who died with his head stuck in a car engine, the footballer who leaped into a quarry to retrieve a lost ball, and the Christmas party guest who fell down a flight of stairs and broke his neck. There are fatal rail crashes in Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cheshire, Cumbria and Scotland; freak weather conditions and devastating fires, such as the Christmas Eve fire in Glasgow that cost the lives of four firemen in 1927. Among the chilling crimes featured here is that of Nottinghamshire man Edward Kesteven, who killed his wife on Christmas Day 1894, and the murder of Thirza Kelly in Norfolk by a local teenager on Christmas Eve 1900. Full of merry madness and hearty heartache, A Horrid History of Christmas will make you want to bypass the festivities altogether!

Author : Terry Deary
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780439997980
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Horrible Christmas written by Terry Deary and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes an alternative look at the festive season, with facts on foul but festive food, curious Christmas customs and cruel yule disasters. Read seasonal stories to send shivers down your spine, and meet Santa's little helper.

Author : Bruce David Forbes
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520258029
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Christmas written by Bruce David Forbes and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In a fascinating, concise tour through history, the book tells the story of Christmas-from its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to its mind-boggling transformation through modern consumer culture."--Page 2 of cover.

Author : Nicola Sly
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752477153
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Horrid History of Christmas written by Nicola Sly and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of historic horrid happenings from across the country demonstrates that Christmas is not necessarily a time of peace, joy and goodwill to all men. Festive tragedies include the avalanche in Lewes, which destroyed several cottages in 1836, killing eight of the occupants and injuring many more, and the fall of a chimney in Bradford in 1882, which claimed fifty-four lives. There are fatal rail crashes in Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cheshire, Cumbria and Scotland; freak weather conditions and devastating fires, such as the Christmas Eve fire in Glasgow that cost the lives of four firemen in 1927. The holiday season has witnessed a plethora of almost unbelievable accidents, such as the amateur mechanic who died with his head stuck in a car engine, the footballer who leaped into a quarry to retrieve a lost ball, and the Christmas party guest who fell down a flight of stairs and broke his neck. Among the chilling crimes featured here is that of Nottinghamshire man Edward Kesteven, who killed his wife on Christmas Day 1894, and the murder of Thirza Kelly in Norfolk by a local teenager on Christmas Eve 1900. Full of merry madness and hearty heartache, A Horrid History of Christmas will make you want to bypass the festivities altogether!

Author : Terry Deary
Publisher : Scholastic UK
ISBN 13 : 1407151908
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Horrible Histories Big Fat Christmas Book written by Terry Deary and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Fat Christmas Book is full of festive things that go bump in the night - the perfect read on a cold winter's night when you're waiting for Santa to bring a sleigh full of goodies. Christmas will never be the same again.

Author : Lesiba ignitiuas Kekana
Publisher : Garther Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History and Origin of Christmas written by Lesiba ignitiuas Kekana and published by Garther Publishing. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History and Origin of Christmas" is a captivating exploration into the origins and evolution of the globally celebrated holiday. In this meticulously researched book, readers embark on a journey through time, uncovering the rich tapestry of traditions, customs, and influences that have shaped the festive season.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Horrible Christmas written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells you all the festive facts you ever wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask!

Author : David Comfort
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0684800578
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Just Say Noel written by David Comfort and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1995-11 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh for the holidays, this hilarious and warm-hearted review of the top holiday stories of the last two millennia (with a special focus on Christmas Present) sparkles with dozens of shiny, new Christmas tales and tidbits, including vital stats on eating, shopping and other manifestations of the Christmas spirit, the Santa controversy, and much more.

Author : Stephen Nissenbaum
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Battle for Christmas written by Stephen Nissenbaum and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1996 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1659 the Massachusetts Bay General Court declared the celebration of Christmas to be a criminal offense. What the Puritans were trying to suppress was a holiday marked by boisterous invasions of the homes of wealthy. As recently as the early 19 century, Christmas reveling often resulted in violence and riots. In this book, Nissenbaum explores the not-always-proud history of Christmas in American culture. 46 illustrations.

Author : Terry Deary
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Horrible histories horrible Christmas 2009 written by Terry Deary and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: