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Throughout this book i wondered why it was so revered in the mystery world. The cabinet of curiosities is perfect for fans of alvin schwartzs scary stories to tell in the dark and anyone who relishes a good creepy tale. My husband picked up this copy almost a year ago for me and has been waiting patiently ever since for me to read it. Ive been fascinated with the topic for a long time, and decided that it was time for me to add a book about cabinets of curiosities to my art book collection. Cabinet of curiosities is a lavishly illustrated introduction to the wonders of natural history and the joys of being an amateur scientist and collector.
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These cabinets reached the peak of their popularity in the 17 th century. Cabinets of curiosities, also known as wonder rooms, were small collections of extraordinary objects which, like todays museums, attempted to categorise and tell stories about the wonders and oddities of the natural world. Probably the most prominent talk show in the universe covering creativity and craft beer. Their collection features pieces you can easily mixandmatch. Cabinet of curiosities llc brings the wonder of museums to children and their families by presenting unique, engaging programs to educators and community groups.
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