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The book of lists : the original compendium of curious information / David Wallechinsky and Amy Wallace.

Contributor(s): Publication details: Edinburgh : Canongate, 2023, c2005.Description: xx, 600 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9781838858063 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 031.02 23
Summary: The first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, of intriguing information and must-talk-about trivia has spawned many imitators - but none as addictive or successful. For nearly three decades the editors researched curious facts, unusual statistics and the incredible stories behind them. The most entertaining and informative of these have been brought together in this edition.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
000 - 099 Hanover Public Library Shelves Non-fiction 031.02 WALL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906001300095

Originally published in the United States in 1977 by William Morrow.

First published as 'The book of lists' in 2005.

Includes bibliographical references.

The first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, of intriguing information and must-talk-about trivia has spawned many imitators - but none as addictive or successful. For nearly three decades the editors researched curious facts, unusual statistics and the incredible stories behind them. The most entertaining and informative of these have been brought together in this edition.

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