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Book of General Ignorance

ID 442075
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Author : John Lloyd
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Description <p>Presents a whimsical compendium of popular misconceptions, misunderstandings, and common mistakes based on "common knowledge," culled from the fields of history, science, literature, and biography, presenting such "helpful" facts as French toast comes from Rome, camels originated in North America, coffee is not made from beans, and more. 80,000 first printing.</p>
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Publisher Faber & Faber
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Language eng
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Publication date first 2006-01-01
Publication date latest 2022-07-28
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