A short, humorous biography of famous people from 5000 BC to 1914. -- S. McGaughey From the Introduction, "The editor begs leave to inform the public...
This book presents itself as a satirical encyclopedia, packed with intentionally incorrect and nonsensical information, fabricated etymologies, and a...
Pliny the Elder's Natural History is a vast and comprehensive encyclopedia of ancient knowledge, covering everything from geography and biology to min...