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Modern - Astonishing and Extinct Professions: 89 Jobs You Will Never Do

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Book Synopsis: The jobs we've lost are windows into the past. Gladiators fought for glory. Ice harvesters chopped up lakes. In the USA, human computers, called rocket women, calculated the paths of the spaceships with pen and paper. All these jobs really existed. Now they are gone. This is a book of extraordinary periods in history on six continents. It spans the centuries of the professional fartists and the walking toilets, of the brave riders of the Pony Express, and the lazy ornamental hermits. Marvel at Germany's feared coffee detectives and London's dreaded executioners. The stories behind: Mandarins, Wailing women, Body snatchers, Executioners, Whipping boys, Explorers, Walking toilets, Object swallowers, Fartists, Powder monkeys, Armpit-hair pluckers and many more... Silver Medal winner of the California Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Award 2023

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Discover a world of forgotten professions with Astonishing and Extinct Professions: 89 Jobs You Will Never Do Book. Step back in time and explore the incredible jobs that once existed. From gladiators fighting for glory to human computers calculating spaceship paths, this book takes you on a journey through extraordinary periods in history on six continents. Uncover the stories behind mandarins, wailing women, body snatchers, and more.

With captivating tales of the brave riders of the Pony Express and the lazy ornamental hermits, this book will transport you to a time when these professions were more than just distant legends. Imagine witnessing Germany's feared coffee detectives in action or learning about London's dreaded executioners. These stories of the past will both entertain and educate, leaving you in awe of the unique roles people once played in society.

Awarded the Silver Medal in the California Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award 2023, Astonishing and Extinct Professions: 89 Jobs You Will Never Do Book is not just a fascinating read, but also a recognized piece of outstanding literature. The historical richness and cultural diversity captured within its pages make this book a valuable addition to any library.

Are you ready to delve into the tales of fartists, powder monkeys, and armpit-hair pluckers? Embark on this incredible journey through time by ordering your copy of Astonishing and Extinct Professions: 89 Jobs You Will Never Do Book today.

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