Curiosities of Olden Times
Sabine Baring-Gould
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
This book is a collection of 17 gems of random knowledge, such as what women are made of and the philosopher's stone, written in Baring-Gould's own style. (Summary by Carolin) (8 hr 35 min)
Chapters
| The Meaning of Mourning | 23:58 | Read by Kristin G. |
| Curiosities of Cypher | 47:46 | Read by Kristin G. |
| Strange Wills | 33:16 | Read by NoelBadrian |
| Queer Culprits | 30:27 | Read by Crln Yldz Ksr |
| Ghosts in Court | 25:39 | Read by jennycbnyn |
| Strange Pains and Penalties | 17:28 | Read by JacobH |
| What are Women Made of? | 27:46 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
| 'Flagellum Salutis' | 28:03 | Read by Tony Oliva |
| 'Hermippus Redivivus' | 30:53 | Read by Leni |
| The Baroness de Beausoleil | 22:31 | Read by Availle |
| Some Crazy Saints, part 1 | 28:57 | Read by Availle |
| Some Crazy Saints, part 2 | 38:02 | Read by Availle |
| The Jackass of Vanvres | 19:22 | Read by Crln Yldz Ksr |
| A Mysterious Vale | 34:58 | Read by Availle |
| King Robert of Sicily | 30:50 | Read by Peter John Keeble |
| Sortes Sacrae | 18:22 | Read by Erin McKelle |
| Chiapa Chocolate | 20:01 | Read by Availle |
| The Philosopher's Stone | 37:19 | Read by CaprishaPage |
Reviews
Interesting, Sometimes Gruesome
Phxjennifer
Curiosities are not always G-rated for violence. Ancient punishment was often horrific. Still, the bulk of the essays were informative, and most of the narrators were very good.