Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics: An A-Z of Roguish Britons Through the Ages - Softcover

Donaldson, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753817918 ISBN 13: 9780753817919

Publisher: UNKNO, 2004

Synopsis

“A quirky reference treasure...this low-priced text will enhance any public or high-school library shelf and supply a bored library worker with stolen moments of delight.”—Booklist

Presenting the Hall of Shame! Both entertaining and indiscreet, this dictionary of callous cads introduces a host of wildly colorful characters. Here are assassins and arsonists, hangmen and horse thieves, hell-raisers and highwaymen, not to mention an array of poisoners, quacks, and forgers. Meet Ronald Biggs, one of the participants of the Great Train Robbery, and Julie Amiri, a thief who found being detained by policemen...very exciting. There’s enough degradation, depravity, and dottiness to delight anyone.

About this title

About the Author:

Willie Donaldson has led an extraordinary and colourful life - from his privileged public-school eduction to an untidy lifestyle in the company of pop stars, actors, models and others. He is the author of the various volumes in the 'Henry Root' series and of numerous other humorous titles.

Review:

Reading this entrancing compendium on public transport would be misguided, as the regular yaps of laughter are liable to infuriate your fellow passengers. THE GUARDIAN This is my first tip for stardom in the Christmas present league. -- DAILY RECORD 'What makes his crackpot scholarship so beguiling is the fine line between heedless heroism and shameless hedonism that wobbles through so many mini-biographies. THE INDEPENDENT

About this edition

• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0753817918
• ISBN 13: 9780753817919
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 686