How Can Man Die Better Spawn There is Eunice Newton Foote

There is Eunice Newton Foote

Naked in Mayfair gives us an illuminating glimpse behind closed doors

Bosnia and elsewhere is included

under the influence of toad venom

beautifully illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

How Can Man Die Better Spawn There is Eunice Newton FooteWednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the long and distinguished history of the British Army. At noon a massive Zulu host attacked the 24th Regiment in its encampment at the foot of the mountain of Isandlwana, a distinctive feature that bore an eerie resemblance to the Sphinx badge of the outnumbered redcoats. Disaster ensued. Later that afternoon the victorious Zulus would strike the tiny British garrison at Rorkes Drift. How