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Love; A Curious HistoryCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781398522718 Year: 2023 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Description: 'Edward Brooke Hitching's delightful book is a collection of curiosities. From a 19th century lonely hearts ad to a nuptial blessing of the brides buttocks, an entertaining history of love over the millennia that proves when it comes to the heart, little has changed.' Daily Mail From the author of the critically acclaimed The Phantom Atlas and The Madmans
Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9781398522718
Year: 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Description:
'Edward Brooke-Hitching's delightful book is a collection of curiosities. From a 19th-century lonely hearts ad to a nuptial blessing of the bride’s buttocks, an entertaining history of love over the millennia that proves when it comes to the heart, little has changed.' Daily Mail
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From the author of the critically acclaimed The Phantom Atlas and The Madman’s Library (Sunday Times Literature Book of the Year) comes a magnificent new illustrated work. From prehistoric carvings and ancient Egyptian statues, to medieval spell books and Victorian code-writing, this unique collection gathers a wealth of curious objects and surprising stories to trace the story of love through the ages.
Discover the royal marriage that crossed the boundary of death in 14th-century Portugal, the judicial duels between husbands and wives in Early Modern Europe, the love spells found in medieval manuscripts, and the romantic codes hidden in some of art’s greatest masterpieces. Meet the feared ancient Greek army regiment comprised entirely of male couples; the French pirate queen avenging her murdered husband; the first woman to sail around the world; and the quack sexologist who conned 18th-century London with his musical mechanical bed. Here are ancient gods, mythical monsters, the Elizabethan portraits of smiling men on fire and the erotic paintings hidden beneath the ash of Pompeii, as well as Nigerian wedding chains, Welsh love spoons, cryptic postcards and the centuries-old cartographic tradition of mapping the heart.
A curiosity cabinet of romantic treasur
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Very Comfortable but NOT As Expected for Multiple Reasons
Size: Queen, Color: Teal
I purchased my first Briarwood Home Jersey Queen Sheets June 2018 and was very pleased with the quality and how comfortable they are. The 2nd set I recently received (Oct. 2019) is VERY inferior compared to the first set. So inferior I would consider them defective. The fitted sheet is very very small and "barely" fits on my standard queen mattress regardless of which way I turn it. This was not an issue with 1st set. I have to really pull hard in order to get it to fit over my standard queen mattress. Luckily I don't have a pillow top mattress otherwise it probably would not fit at all. Plus, it's so tight the fitted sheet does not tuck under the mattress. Very surprised since the 1st set I have had no issues. Also, the flat sheet is MUCH smaller compared to first set. only about 3" hangs over side of mattress where other flat sheet hangs almost to bottom of box spring. Minor observation; the 1st set had a Briarwood Home tag on outside of pillow cases. The 2nd set does not have that tag. I also want to add that these seem thinner than the first set since I can see mattress cover through them and pillow case cover,,, but the translucent appearance could be because the 2nd set is white and the 1st set was teal. Overall VERY disappointed. I was going to order a grey set but WILL NOT due to these issues. I did email the Briarwood Home customer service today and hope they offer a resolution. NOTE: The customer service phone number goes straight to voicemail and then states the mailbox is full. This is the 2nd time I tried calling with same results so your only option is to send an email. I find that to be suspicious. I will update when I hear back,,, or don't hear back. UPDATE 2-13-2020: NEVER RECEIVED RESPONSE FROM BRIARWOOD. I WILL NEVER ORDER SHEETS FROM BRIARWOOD AGAIN. INSTEAD, SINCE THE 2ND SET OF BRIARWOOD SHEETS BARELY FIT MY STD. QUEEN BED I ORDERED ANOTHER SET OF QUEEN JERSEY COTTON SHEETS FROM: Road Trip America Cozy, T-Shirt Soft 100% Organic Cotton Jersey Knit, GOTS-Certified, Solid Color Bed Sheet Set (White, Queen). They have not arrived but I will provide a review after I receive them.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2018
★★★★★ 3
Soft but they shrink
Size: King, Color: Blue Chambray
Super comfy and soft but the shrink easily and even with stretching dont cover the whole mattress. Still really like the sheets just wish they had deeper pockets/sides to help with shrinking.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
COMFY and Great for Temperature Control
As an mature aged female, these sheets are great for being comfortable enough to feel and stay soft, while keeping body temperature regulated.
I like these, compared to slick sheets.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
My favorite sheet! High quality, thick, comfortable woven jersey cotton
Size: Queen, Color: 06 - Sand
I love these sheets! They feel like your very favorite tee shirt, but better! Thicker and softer! I love that these are organic. I stock several of these sheets as i love them so much. The tan color is very neutral and close to the color of my organic mattress, and I like to use these sheets as an extra layer over the mattress cover, as these are easy to wash and dry.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Soft comfortable fabric
Size: Full, Color: 06 - Sand
Super soft and comfortable! Washes well, nice color, good quality. Fits my mattress perfectly but not sure it would accommodate a mattress topper. Overall very satisfied with this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2025