Introduces recordholders of the animal world, including the largest lizard and the fastest mammal.

Describes the history and way of life of the Cheyenne Indians.

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Describes the work of archaeologists and discusses some significant archaeological finds in the old and new worlds and what they have revealed about man's progress and civilization through the ages.

Describes the experiences of travellers on safaris to remote areas in Botswana, Mongolia, and the Galapagos Islands, and along the Amazon River, and their observations of local customs, wild animals, and exotic scenery.

Includes index