Vile Victorians (Horrible Histories)

Vile Victorians (Horrible Histories) by Terry Deary (Illustrated by Martin Brown)
 
Uncover the foul facts of the 19th century with this marauding look at the "Vile Victorians," from the first public toilet flush to the strange case of murderers who wouldn't hang. This fully illustrated guide is packed with the blood-curdling stories and "horribly hilarious" bits that history books usually leave out.
 
It is the perfect, high-energy read for curious children who want their history served with a side of gasps and groans.