Some Human Oddities Studies in the Queer, the Uncanny, and the Fanatical

A fascinating, humorous study of the lives of six oddly intriguing characters. Contents: St. Joseph of Copertino: the friar who flew; James Allen: the man who was not; Berbiguier: bottler of spirits; the Deacon of Paris: dead but still active; D.D. Home: sorcerer of kings; Angel Anna: the woman who failed. Includes good illustrations of each character.