Faithin Omaha eBook Collection

Download or read book Bath Book of Days written by D G Amphlett and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking you through the year day by day, The Bath Book of Days contains quirky and important episodes from the city’s rich and colourful history. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book includes a plethora of historical events such as the building of the Royal Crescent and William Herschel’s discovery of the planet Uranus from his Bath observatory; as well as comical tales such as the calamitous balloon voyage of ‘aeronaut’ Joseph Simmons and the exploits of the mysterious door-knocker thief.Featuring events from the Roman period right up to the present day, this fascinating selection is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the history of one of Britain’s most iconic cities and will delight residents and visitors alike.