An astounding gallery of extraordinary people, unique structures, exotic plants, unusual animals, and unbelievable events in history.  Can you believe that:
- Azzar lay on a bed of nails for 25.5 hours?
- Giuseppe had two hearts in his body?
- Tamerlane built pyramids from the skulls of his victims?
- The Kremlin is the largest fortress in Europe?
- A giant clam weighed 500 pounds?
Condition: In good condition. Cover has some chipping in places along the edges and bowed corners. Inside pages are crisp and clean.
Author: Kevin McFarland
Publisher: Bell Publishing
Illustrator: Luis Dominguez
Vintage Hardcover – 1978
Printed in USA
Pages: 400
Dimensions: 9.25″ x 6.35″ x 1.45″
N-516
