Author Description

A hilarious and eyebrow-raising journey through history's strangest manhood moments. Ever heard of a body part being stolen, worshipped, or sealed in a jar for 200 years? Welcome to the bizarre world of historical manhood. In The Long and the Short of It: A Hard Look at History's Strangest Manhood Moments, humorist Harry Coxwell reveals ten outrageous and completely true stories where the male anatomy played a starring (and often shocking) role in the past. From ancient Rome to royal bedrooms, from sacred relics to medical marvels, this book explores the long-and short-history of how manhood has left its mark on culture, power, and very strange museum collections. Real historical events Cheeky, clever commentary The perfect gift for trivia lovers, history fans, and the terminally curious If you enjoy books that make you laugh and think, this one's a hard one to put down.