The topics addressed in his book Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving might delve into what the forgotten country of Prussia was, facts about what led to the retirement of corsets, the changes of black representation in Congress after the Civil War, people famous for more than one thing, and presidents who did more either before or after their presidencies than while in office.
A majority of the names covered in this book may already be known to you, but the shared stories contain many new nuggets of fascinating information. Mobituaries is a perfect book for fans of Bill Bryson, who appreciate detailed historical insights with a side of humor.
(I received a digital ARC from Simon & Schuster via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)
