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Weird Medieval Guys

How to Live, Laugh, Love (and Die) in Dark Times

(Autor) Olivia Swarthout
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Live, laugh love and die in the Middle Ages with Weird Medieval Guys! Explore what your medieval life would have been through a choose-your-own-adventure full of quizzes, how-to guides, diagrams and flow charts that takes you from your birth to your gruesome end, revealing your patron saint, the fate of your love life and the trials and tribulations you faced along the way. Then, discover everything you need to know to survive the natural world, from stripping naked to survive a wolf attack, decoding the significance of birds visiting your sickbed and brewing love potions all while learning about the magical gemstones found in the heads of toads, horrifying basilisks and saintly hounds - all illustrated with the very best ancient drawings of beasts, birds, fishes and serpents from all four corners of God's creation, drawn by people who definitely saw these creatures with their very own eyes and lived to tell the tale. Chock full of hilarious, mad and bad advice for surviving and thriving on the mortal plane, this complete guide to life in the dark ages is guaranteed to make you laugh.

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Editorial:
Vintage Publishing
Formato:
Hardcover
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9781529908305
Año de publicación:
2023
Fecha publicación:
2 de Noviembre de 2023

Olivia Swarthout

Olivia Swarthout is best known for her novel "The Glass Castle," a poignant memoir detailing her tumultuous childhood. Her writing style is raw and honest, capturing the complexities of human relationships with vivid detail. Swarthout's work has greatly influenced contemporary literature, sparking important conversations about resilience and survival.

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