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The First, Fastest, Slowest, Biggest, Smallest and Greatest!

Authors :
Wexler, Mark
Source :
National Wildlife. Dec85/Jan86, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p28-29. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Traces the history of the publication of the 'Guinness Book of World Records.' Sir Hugh Beaver's decision to create a book that contained facts due to an argument about the fastest-flying game bird; Support from twins Norris and Ross McWhirter, who had been collecting obscure information; Examples of facts included in the book.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GAME bird culture
*WORLD records

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15455157
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
National Wildlife
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
11325165