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Book Of Lasts - The Stories Behind The Endings That Changed The World

by Ian Harrinson, Gene Cernan
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Unforgettable endings in history, society and life.

The Book Of Lasts is a must-read for history buffs and those who enjoy stories of interesting endings. The book covers a wide range of subjects such as personal lasts, historic lasts, last journeys, and last words. The authors provide fascinating insights into various events, practices, and people that have left an indelible mark on history. The book's most unique feature is its ability to capture the essence of memorable endings in an engaging and captivating way, leaving readers with a lasting impression.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Book Of Lasts - The Stories Behind The Endings That Changed The World

by Ian Harrinson, Gene Cernan
$7.90 Now $3.90 Save 51% more
ISBN: 9781844032594
Authors: Ian Harrinson, Gene Cernan
Publisher: Cassell
Date of Publication: 2004-09-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development, Creative Nonfiction, History
Related Topics: Microhistory, World History, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.52
(rated by 27 readers)

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Triumphant conclusions and tragic endings, things that finished with a bang and others that faded out with a whimper-this is a tribute to the moment when that final curtain closes. It's a fitting follow-up to the popular Book of Firsts (60,000 copies sold), a richly illustrated and quirky peek into both recent and not-too-recent history. People, animals, events, and practices all receive their due, from those that changed the face of society to those we barely noticed. Back once again for a closing round of the last Roman Emperor, the Beatles' last number one hit, the last dodo ever to exist on earth. There are personal lasts, historical lasts, last journeys and last words, and last requests and bequests.
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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Unforgettable endings in history, society and life.

The Book Of Lasts is a must-read for history buffs and those who enjoy stories of interesting endings. The book covers a wide range of subjects such as personal lasts, historic lasts, last journeys, and last words. The authors provide fascinating insights into various events, practices, and people that have left an indelible mark on history. The book's most unique feature is its ability to capture the essence of memorable endings in an engaging and captivating way, leaving readers with a lasting impression.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.