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Strange Worlds Amazing Facts: A Tour of Earth's Marvels and Mysteries

by Reader's Digest Association
Strange Worlds Amazing Facts: A Tour of Earth's Marvels and Mysteries
Strange Worlds Amazing Facts: A Tour of Earth's Marvels and Mysteries

Earth's wonders unveiled; mesmerizingly comprehensive tour.

If you're hungry for knowledge and the kind of person who loves to be astonished by the natural and man-made marvels our planet has to offer, this book is for you. Its rich, in-depth exploration of over 80 locations will be like a teleportation device, offering you a literary journey that's as informative as it is enthralling.

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.

Strange Worlds Amazing Facts: A Tour of Earth's Marvels and Mysteries

by Reader's Digest Association
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ISBN: 9781921077524
Authors: Reader's Digest Association
Publisher: Reader's Digest
Date of Publication: 1994-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, History, Travel, Nature
Related Topics: Natural History, Travelogue, History, World History
Goodreads rating: 4.37
(rated by 75 readers)

Description

The Great Pyramid, Shangri-La, the Sargasso Sea are just a few of the many places in the world that are shrouded in mystery. Who discovered them? Why do they evoke such feelings of awe? And did some of them ever really exist? This book not only helps to answer these questions, it also acknowledges the power of such places to fuel curiosity and fire the imagination. Six varied sections are arranged by theme, such as Monumental Wonders, Watery Worlds and Riddles and Symbols. More than 80 magnificent places are discussed in depth, with descriptions of a further 300 intriguing locations.
 

Earth's wonders unveiled; mesmerizingly comprehensive tour.

If you're hungry for knowledge and the kind of person who loves to be astonished by the natural and man-made marvels our planet has to offer, this book is for you. Its rich, in-depth exploration of over 80 locations will be like a teleportation device, offering you a literary journey that's as informative as it is enthralling.

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.