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The People's almanac presents the twentieth century : the definitive compendium of astonishing events, amazing people, and strange-but-true facts
- Title
- The People's almanac presents the twentieth century : the definitive compendium of astonishing events, amazing people, and strange-but-true facts / David Wallechinsky.
- Author
- Wallechinsky, David, 1948-
- Publication
- Boston : Little, Brown, ©1995.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | AY64 .W28 1995 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- xxi, 835 pages : illustrations; 25 cm
- Summary
- Looks at notable people and events of the twentieth century, exploring such topics as crime, war, animals, movies, technology, religion, and sports. Includes a section of quotations arranged by subject.
- Alternative Title
- Twentieth century
- 20th century
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Handbook
- Handbooks and manuals.
- Trivia and miscellanea.
- Guides et manuels.
- Note
- Includes index.
- Contents
- Quotebook -- The high and the mighty -- Disasters -- Crime -- War -- Animals -- Travel and transportation -- Sky and space -- Communication -- Movies -- Television -- Arts and performers -- News -- Science and technology -- Health -- Family and leisure -- Sports -- Religion -- Death -- Strange stories.
- ISBN
- 0316920959
- 9780316920957
- 0316920568
- 9780316920568
- LCCN
- 95011568
- OCLC
- ocm32167430
- 32167430
- SCSB-2069693
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library