"Absolutely fascinating, this book focuses on 24 true stories about people who sit outside of the norm, from the politically astute, to the courageously brave, to a thief and liar, all however, are mavericks."
Oh-so witty and smart, this captivating and highly entertaining book about mavericks has been chosen as a LoveReading Star Book and Liz Pick of the Month. Author Jenny Draper hits all the right notes, her introduction is on-point while being clear that not all of these mavericks could be classed as being good! She has chosen people who as she says, have found themselves: “on the weird side of history”, and I loved her bonus gift to the reader, there are some excellent names to be found. All of these mavericks are from or have visited the UK, some such as the Crofts and Noor Inayat Khan are full of indescribable courage, while Thomas Blood has oodles of reprehensible confidence. At times I found myself smirking, at others aching with compassion, no matter the reason for their inclusion, all are absolutely fascinating! This would make an excellent gift for others or yourself. You can read in order or open at random, and the lessons to learn most definitely made me smile. Celebrating some of the most interesting people in history, Mavericks is a corker of a book and as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
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TRUE STORIES OF THE TRAILBLAZING MISFITS YOUR SCHOOLBOOKS FORGOT TO MENTION
In her trademark witty and irreverent style, TikTok historian Jenny Draper introduces us to 24 fascinating figures sidelined by history. Learn from the trials and tribulations of inspiring mavericks such as:
• Noor Inayat Khan, a courageous secret agent dropped behind enemy lines in World War II
• Ellen and William Craft, a couple who made a daring escape from slavery in the American South
• Peter the Wild Boy, a child found living in the woods in Germany who was taken to the royal court in England
• La Chevalière d’Eon, a fencing master, spy and diplomat who came out as a woman in 18th-century London
• And many more ...
Break away from history as told through the lens of the rich and famous and discover a multitude of extraordinary characters you won’t forget!
Mavericks features in the following genres: Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Non-Fiction Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Biographies & Autobiographies, Gift Books, History, Humour, General and world history, Social and cultural history
Mavericks is available in Hardback
Mavericks was written by Jenny Draper and published by Watkins an imprint of Watkins Media Limited
Mavericks has 224 pages
£17.09
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