The Readers Digest Book of Strange Stories - Amazing Facts……….stories that are bizarre, unusual, odd, astonishing, incredible …but true!

A highly recommended read if you have an enquiring mind but life only affords you time to read concise accounts!

One in a series of highly praised and collectible publications (other publications covering mythology, folk stories, legends, supernatural), this book includes facts arranged in the following categories -

Part 1

The enigma of space

The astonishing human body

Wonders of the natural world

The surprising animal kingdom

Part 2

The marvel of science

Feats of building and engineering

Man’s amazing inventions

Daring and epic journeys

The quest for the past

Part 3

Strange customs and superstitions

Popular facts and fallacies

Intriguing and unsolved mysteries

Footsteps into the unknown

Legendary lands and beasts

Part 4

Hoaxes, frauds and forgeries

Eccentrics and prophecies

Curious and bizarre beginnings

Part 5

The world of tomorrow

1979 edition running to 608 tall format (29cm x 18cm) pages including 100’s of supporting images and illustrations. Some margin notes present.

£45.00 plus £4.00 Mainland UK postage = £49.00 including postage to UK mainland Royal Mail zone 1 addresses.

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