This special edition of 'Historic Oddities and Strange Events' was written by Sabine Baring-Gould, and first published in 1891, making it close to 130 years old. This antiquarian text features some very strange and disturbing stories with titles like The Poisoned Parsnips, The Murder of Father Thomas in Damascus, The Coburg Mausoleum, The Patarines of Milan, and more. This is an incredible old book and an absolute must-read for all those enthusiastic about the more peculiar and darker side of history. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.