Whitaker's Little Book Of Knowledge

Description
An authoritative, quirky trivia book divided into themed chapters. Whitaker''s Little Book of Knowledge contains thousands of general knowledge gems: from everything you learned at school to fascinating lists of contemporary ''top-tens'', mini-biographies of famous artists and writers, plus condensed guides to films and works of art and literature. In addition, there is a light-hearted journey down memory lane featuring humorous entries on forgotten treasures from different decades and a stand-alone sport chapter with guides to both well-known and obscure sports, key rules, a glossary of terms and short biographies of the world''s greatest sporting heroes. Facts are both newly researched and drawn from the rich treasure-trove of the Whitaker''s Almanack archive, which dates back to 1868. Whitaker''s Little Book of Knowledge is a truly unique ready-reference containing fascinating facts for every trivia buff while providing a unique insight into the world from the 19th century through to the present day.
Biographical note
Pulled from the Whitaker''s archive, which dates back to 1868.
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A unique ready-reference of fascinating facts presented in a quirky yet authoritative way - a treasure-trove of trivia!
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Perfect for Father''s Day
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Has the authority of the Whitaker''s brand
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Unlike any other trivia book. Some sections offer serious ready-reference while others are more light-hearted, nostalgic and fun
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Features remarkable anecdotes, facts and figures from the extraordinary Whitaker''s archive, which dates back to 1868