Ten Thousand Wonderful Things: Comprising Whatever Is Marvelous And Rare, Curious, Eccentric And Extraordinary, In All Ages And Nations (1894)

By Edmund Fillingham King

Book Overview

Ten Thousand Wonderful Things is a comprehensive collection of the most fascinating and extraordinary phenomena from all corners of the world and throughout history. Written by Edmund Fillingham King and originally published in 1894, this book is a treasure trove of curiosities, oddities, and marvels that will captivate readers of all ages.From ancient wonders like the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to modern marvels like the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge, this book covers a vast array of incredible feats of human ingenuity and creativity. It also delves into the strange and unusual, with entries on bizarre creatures, unusual customs and traditions, and mysterious phenomena like ghosts and UFOs.Each entry in Ten Thousand Wonderful Things is written in a lively and engaging style, making it easy for readers to lose themselves in the fascinating stories and incredible facts. The book is also beautifully illustrated with over 1,000 engravings, bringing to life the wonders and oddities described within its pages.Overall, Ten Thousand Wonderful Things is a must-read for anyone with an interest in history, science, or the strange and unusual. Its timeless appeal and comprehensive scope make it a true classic of the genre, and a book that will continue to captivate and inspire readers for generations to come.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163922617
• ISBN13: 9781163922613
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"