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Villainous Victorians

Name: Villainous Victorians
ISBN: 9780439954389

By Terry Deary

What made Victorian Britain so filthy, unfair—and surprisingly funny? Discover its strangest secrets.

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Genres

Humour Non-fiction

What is Villainous Victorians about?

Delve into the dark side of the Victorian era with 'Villainous Victorians'. Discover why burglars feared bogies, which poet claimed to have eaten an ape, and how a 'snick fadger' might kidnap your spangle. This book uncovers the grim and gruesome truths of 19th-century Britain, revealing the less-than-proper aspects of Victorian life.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2004

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