The book of firsts
By: [compiled by Ian Harrison ; foreword by Steve Fossett].
Contributors: Harrison, Ian, 1965-
Publisher: Reader's Digest
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Pleasantville, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
Subjects: Civilization, Modern -- History -- Anecdotes; World records -- History -- Anecdotes; Discoveries in geography -- History -- Anecdotes; Discoveries in science -- History -- Anecdotes; Inventions -- History -- Anecdotes
Genres: Anecdotes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 287) and indexes.
"The fascinating stories behind the world's greatest achievements, discoveries, and breakthroughs"-Cover.