Aug 11, 2016 thanks for watching, and subscribe for new videos every weekday. So, if youve got 10 minutes to spare, why not check out these 100 strange but true facts that will shock you. Everybody knows that man has been on the moon, but not everyone is aware that he treated the place like a picnic area. See more ideas about mystery, ancient aliens and unexplained mysteries. See more ideas about human oddities, unexplained mysteries and mystery of history. Gould 18901948 was a cryptozoology enthusiast, as evidenced by his books on the. The inexplicable is always fascinating, and here is both a humorous and a serious study.
Discover the truth behind unexplained ancient mysteries, ufo mysteries, secret locations and paranormal events. A book of unexplained facts by rupert gould goodreads. Jun, 2014 explore 35cicada42s board oddities or real. Gould with illustrations sharing ebook download pdf books legally. A book of unexplained facts is filled with odd tales that will delight and baffle. Over time, the astronauts who visited the moon managed to leave quite a bit of trash behind. Following hot on the heels of the very popular 20 historical oddities you probably dont know, and another 20 historical oddities you dont know, we now present you with a third list of historical oddities. Octavo, 336 pages with 27 illustrations including maps and diagrams plus 8 plates.
Vintage oddities for sale shop online for vintage pieces. See all books authored by rupert gould, including oddities. Sep 10, 2010 this is a recent reproduction of a book i first read over 50 years ago in the library at my school. Oddities a book of unexplained facts by rupert t gould abebooks. This is a recent reproduction of a book i first read over 50 years ago in the library at my school.
Jan 11, 2019 explore allan0046s board oddities and other mysteries. Strange unexplained mysteries unexplained mysteries. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed. Welcome to the current top 100 strange and unexplained mysteries please use the category menu above to discover thousands of other unexplained mysteries. Another book of unexplained facts fortean, rupert t.
Donkey kong got his name because his creator believed donkey meant stupid in english and wanted to convey the impression that the character was a stupid ape. Rupert t a book of unexplained facts geoffrey bles, london, 1945, scarce, hardback vg, 2pp, illustrated bw 3 plates and 20 pages of reproduced figures, diagrams, maps and charts, green cloths silver, sound bindings. Around bouvet island, it is possible to draw a circle of one thousand miles radius having an area of 3,146,000 square miles, or very nearly that of europe which contains no other land whatever. Not available bibtex entry for this abstract preferred format for this abstract see preferences find similar abstracts. Rupert thomas gould 16 november 1890 5 october 1948 was a lieutenantcommander in the british royal navy noted for his contributions to horology the science and study of timekeeping devices. Jan 01, 2003 the essays contained in this book were written to collect and digest the facts relating to a number of incidents which have not, at present, been satisfactorily explained, quoting extensively from original sources. By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our terms and community guidelines.
Gould was an amazing polymath, and this book, first published in 1928, is a series of essays on eleven oddities or unexplained mysteries, for several of which the evidence in support of their existence cannot easily be explained. Discover new cool, interesting stuff we have the biggest collection of strange stories find an unexplained mystery. Delve into the mysteries of life with oddities, a book of unexplained facts. See detailed picturesany questions an requests welcomedsold a is preownedpictured with no return thanks for stopping by. Antique store specializing in magic collectibles, unusual ephemera, vintage posters, and rare books. Jul 03, 2016 from people ending up embedding in a ship to a dancing disease to me covering myself in cream cheese. Oddities a book of unexplained facts by rupert t gould, 9781162585185, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Those who have read commander goulds oddities will be equally interested in his new book, which consists of a series of essays the object of which is to collect and digest the facts. Cool interesting stuff features everything odd, weird, bizzare, strange or unusual.
Cloth a little rubbed, marked and sunned, with light wear to the extremities. Discount prices on books by rupert t gould, including titles like oddities. Oddities a book of unexplained facts 1965 by rupert gould. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A hardcover reprint of the second edition of this sequel to goulds oddities the object of the essays, according to the author, is to collect and digest the facts. It is estimated that theres 181,437 kilograms about 400,000 lbs of manmade materials lying around the moon. Oddities a book of unexplained facts by rupert t gould alibris. For the lover of the true mysteries on earth, oddities will introduce you to the following unexplained realities. Rupert t gould books list of books by rupert t gould. Oddities a book of unexplained facts 1945 rupert t. Vintage oddities, a book of unexplained facts, third edition c. Gould and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Readers will get small history lessons embedded in wondrous and curious tales about nostradamus, the aurora islands, and the planet. Oddities a book of unexplained facts by rupert t gould. Dec 03, 2015 in oddities, a book of unexplained facts rupert gould wrote. Oddities a book of unexplained facts book by rupert t gould. Part of the loren coleman presents series from cosimo classics, as well as its sequel, enigmas.
Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Gould 1955 university bookshard cover w dust jacket the devils hoofmarks, wheel of orffyreus, nostradamus and much more in this rare find good condition. A book of unexplained facts, and more oddities and enigmas, and more on. Bibtex entry for this abstract preferred format for this abstract see preferences find similar. Oddities a book of unexplained factsthe essays contained in this book were written to collect and digest the facts relating to a number of incidents which have not, at present, been satisfactorily explained, quoting extensively from original sources. A book of unexplained facts by rupert t gould buy at.
Oct 31, 2014 published in 1928 by rupert gould, the first of two books featuring strange facts about natural history, animals, and lore, oddities. Oddities a book of unexplained facts gould rupert t geoffrey bles london 1945 scarce hardback vg 2pp illustrated b w 3 plates and 20 pages of. Oddities a book of unexplained facts gould rupert t. Those who delight in true mysteries the unexplained occurrences of everyday life and the unsolved enigmas of history will find this book a treasure of singular cases to challenge the mind and capture the imagination. Those who delight in true mysteries the unexplained occurrences of everyday life and the unsolved enigmas of history will find this book a treasure of singular cases to challenge the mind and capture the. Published in 1928 by rupert gould, the first of two books featuring strange facts about natural history, animals, and lore, oddities. Vintage oddities, a book of unexplained facts, third. Oddities a book of unexplained facts book by rupert t. From people ending up embedding in a ship to a dancing disease to me covering myself in cream cheese. Another book of unexplained facts, oddities will entertain readers of all types, but especially those interested in mythology, folktales, and cryptozoology. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. In oddities, a book of unexplained facts rupert gould wrote. The essays contained in this book were written to collect and digest the facts relating to a number of incidents which have not, at present, been satisfactorily explained, quoting extensively from original sources. The world is full of unexplained events, strange mysteries, and mysterious legends.
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