Michael Raffael
Bath Curiosities
Bath Curiosities
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Lurking beneath Bath's genteel spa town facade is a tangle of hidden quirky lives and unusual events. This book explores the stories of Lola Montez, Lady Betty Cobbe, Dr James Graham, and William Oliver, among others, and their contributions to Bath's colorful history. It is a highly readable, eclectic compendium of curiosities that will appeal to both Bath residents and visitors.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Birlinn General
Nestled beneath the charming facade of Bath, a city renowned for its spa town allure, lies a labyrinthine tapestry of hidden quirks and extraordinary events. One such enigmatic figure is Lola Montez, a captivating siren, harpy, courtesan, and Spanish dancer born as Eliza Rosanna Gilbert in County Sligo. Her extravagant lifestyle and turbulent private life bore the seeds of her formative years spent at a demure finishing school in Bath.
Adding to the enigmatic tapestry of Bath's history is the spine-tingling tale of Lady Betty Cobbe's ghost. This bizarre Regency fable revolves around a spirit, a mysterious black ribbon, and uncanny premonitions of death. Among the eclectic cast of characters that populate Bath are Dr. James Graham, a pioneering practitioner of electrotherapy and advocate of earth baths, and William Oliver, the renowned Viper Catcher.
In his captivating book, "Bath: A History of the City in 100 Objects," Michael Raffael has meticulously compiled a rich anthology of stories about these peculiar individuals and their remarkable endeavors. From duels and telescopes to cakes, fizzy drinks, Bath Buns, Sally Lunns, and plasticene, this compendium of curiosities is a highly readable and eclectic treasure trove that appeals to both Bath residents and visitors alike. Through these captivating tales, Bath emerges as a city teeming with hidden wonders, where the ordinary and extraordinary converge in a symphony of intrigue and discovery.
Weight: 252g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839830440
Edition number: Reissue
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