"Curiosities of Olden Times" by using S. Baring-Gould is a charming exploration of historical oddities, myths, and curiosities from various epochs. In this idea-scary work, the writer delves into exciting memories, anecdotes, and peculiarities from the beyond, imparting them in an interesting and informative way. Baring-Gould's narrative covers a wide range of subjects, from historic customs and superstitions to bizarre activities and historic figures. The book goals to entertain and teach readers approximately the quirks and idiosyncrasies that have characterized different periods of records. Throughout the pages of "Curiosities of Olden Times," readers can count on to stumble upon a set of anecdotes that shed mild on the peculiarities of human conduct, societal norms, and ancient events. Baring-Gould's storytelling is each enticing and enlightening, making history come alive thru those uncommon and lesser-acknowledged components. As a piece of historical exploration, "Curiosities of Olden Times" provides readers with a unique perspective on the past, encouraging them to view records thru the lens of the extraordinary and exceptional. It is a satisfying adventure thru time, uncovering the charming and frequently whimsical factors of bygone eras.
Sabine Baring-Gould, from Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector, and eclectic scholar. His bibliography now includes over 1,240 publications, and it is always growing. He is well known for writing hymns such as "Onward, Christian Soldiers" and "Now the Day Is Over". He also translated the Basque carols "Gabriel's Message" and "Sing Lullaby" into English. His family home, Lew Trenchard's manor house at Okehampton, Devon, has been kept as a hotel after he rebuilt it. Sabine Baring-Gould was born on January 28, 1834, in Exeter's St Sidwell parish. He was the eldest son and heir of Edward Baring-Gould (1804–1872), lord of the manor of Lew Trenchard, a Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, formerly a lieutenant in the Madras Light Cavalry (resigned 1830), by his first wife, Sophia Charlotte Bond, daughter of Admiral Francis Godolphin Bond, Royal Navy. Because his family spent much of his childhood traveling throughout Europe, he received the majority of his education from private tutors. He only attended formal school for two years, first at King's College School in London (then located in Somerset House) and then for a few months at King's School, Warwick (now Warwick School). His time here was cut short by a bronchial ailment that would torment him for the rest of his lengthy life. His father saw his illness as a valid justification for another European tour.
