Foul Facts from the Perilous Past

Did you know that a medieval remedy for deafness was sticking a rotten eel in your ear? Or that a Victorian man once ate elephant's trunk soup? Well, it's all true - and there is much, much more! Written in an engaging style and complemented with lively black and white line drawings, Foul Facts from the Perilous Past presents a hilarious selection of fascinating and revolting facts from history that mixes learning with fun. Ranging from the prehistoric period to the 20th century and covering a variety of historical subjects, the book will captivate children with its mix of individual facts, features such as Gory Stories and Believe It or Not, and multiple-choice quizzes that test their foul fact knowledge.