The People's Almanac #2

by David Wallechinsky, Irving Wallace

This informative 1,416 page book by David Wallechinsky and Irving Wallace is a second issuance regarding little known facts. This book is not a revision of the previous People's Almanac but a brand new book containing over one million new words. Its contents equal ten-normal sized books. It searches behind the facts to offer inside information as well as constant entertainment.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, History, Trivia

1416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

David Wallechinsky is an American populist historian and television commentator, the president of the International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH) and the founder and editor-in-chief of AllGov.com.

Reviews

[Jim Leckband · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I was still reading this.

[Bob Box · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read in 1983. A fun read.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love fun reference books! I read this one at the table during breakfast and lunch. I admit I skimmed through the sports section, and there were a few sections at the end that were a bit dry - Ticket to Shangri-La and The Voice of the People, which were also a little too long. But an enjoyable book nonetheless.

[Valerie]

Unlike too many almanacs, this one is fascinating reading. Much of it is dated, of course, but a lot of it is perennial--like descriptions of how to build a waterless toilet.