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The Book of CuriositiesJohn Platts

The Book of Curiosities

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Original author: John Platts

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"The Book of Curiosities" by John Platts is a collection of wonders and remarkable accounts covering various aspects of nature, art, and humanity, written in the mid-19th century. This volume aims to explore astonishing phenomena, customs, and achievements across the globe, offering readers a glimpse into the extraordinary diversity and complexity of the world around them. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to its themes, emphasizing the interplay between human curiosity and the exploration of natural phenomena. It begins by highlighting the importance of understanding the human body and its intricacies and invites readers to appreciate the connection between the divine and the natural world. Platts provides a critical overview of man's biological systems, such as circulation, respiration, and the intricacies of sensory organs, setting the stage for the numerous curiosities that follow. The early chapters promise to delve into various fascinating topics concerning the human experience, from the physical composition of the human body to extraordinary instances of natural phenomena, thus establishing a rich foundation for the explorations that lie ahead.

The Book of Curiosities, by John Platts. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #41983.

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53 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter2,366 words
  2. 2.Introduction (1)8,678 words
  3. 3.Introduction (2)8,866 words
  4. 4.Introduction (3)8,629 words
  5. 5.Introduction (4)8,165 words
  6. 6.Introduction (5)8,785 words
  7. 7.Introduction (6)8,842 words
  8. 8.Introduction (7)8,747 words
  9. 9.Introduction (8)8,783 words
  10. 10.Introduction (9)8,693 words
  11. 11.Introduction (10)8,774 words
  12. 12.Introduction (11)8,777 words
  13. 13.Introduction (12)8,852 words
  14. 14.Introduction (13)8,863 words
  15. 15.Introduction (14)8,782 words
  16. 16.Introduction (15)8,708 words
  17. 17.Introduction (16)3,150 words
  18. 18.Chapter M: P. Huber is the only modern author that appears to have been witness to (1)8,747 words
  19. 19.Chapter M: P. Huber is the only modern author that appears to have been witness to (2)8,817 words
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  18. 45.Conclusion554 words
  19. 46.Appendix: To the Book of Curiosities; Containing Curious Experiments, and (1)8,649 words
  20. 47.Appendix: To the Book of Curiosities; Containing Curious Experiments, and (2)8,627 words
  21. 48.Appendix: To the Book of Curiosities; Containing Curious Experiments, and (3)8,789 words
  22. 49.Appendix: To the Book of Curiosities; Containing Curious Experiments, and (4)8,894 words
  23. 50.Appendix: To the Book of Curiosities; Containing Curious Experiments, and (5)8,807 words
  24. 51.Appendix: To the Book of Curiosities; Containing Curious Experiments, and (6)8,877 words
  25. 52.Appendix: To the Book of Curiosities; Containing Curious Experiments, and (7)5,153 words
  26. 53.Chapter I: Find Murder'd by Rogues1,416 words