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John Timbs

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John Timbs was a 19th-century English author and journalist known for his engaging works that explore various aspects of society, science, and eccentricity. His notable titles include "Anecdotes about Authors, and Artists," which offers insights into the lives of literary figures, and "Club Life of London," a two-volume series that delves into the social culture of London's clubs and taverns from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Timbs also contributed to the understanding of science and curiosity through works like "Curiosities of Science, Past and Present." His writings reflect a keen interest in the peculiarities of life and the human experience.

Books by This Author

9 titles
Anecdotes about Authors, and Artists cover Anecdotes about Authors, and Artists John Timbs Club Life of London, Vol. 1 (of 2) / With Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries cover Club Life of London, Vol. 1 (of 2) / With Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries John Timbs Club Life of London, Vol. 2 (of 2) / With Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries cover Club Life of London, Vol. 2 (of 2) / With Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries John Timbs Curiosities of Science, Past and Present / A Book for Old and Young cover Curiosities of Science, Past and Present / A Book for Old and Young John Timbs Eccentricities of the Animal Creation. cover Eccentricities of the Animal Creation. John Timbs English Eccentrics and Eccentricities cover English Eccentrics and Eccentricities John Timbs Knowledge for the Time / A Manual of Reading, Reference, and Conversation on Subjects of Living Interest, Useful Curiosity, and Amusing Research cover Knowledge for the Time / A Manual of Reading, Reference, and Conversation on Subjects of Living Interest, Useful Curiosity, and Amusing Research John Timbs Nooks and Corners of English Life, Past and Present cover Nooks and Corners of English Life, Past and Present John Timbs Things to be Remembered in Daily Life / With Personal Experiences and Recollections cover Things to be Remembered in Daily Life / With Personal Experiences and Recollections John Timbs