An edition of The Guinness Book of Records (1955)
(1955)
The Guinness Book of Records (1955)
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This is the first book titled 'The Guinness Book of Records,' which would later change its name to 'Guinness World Records'. There are three known printings of this 1955 Edition. The first printing doesn't have any mention of a impression, while the second and third printings state their "Impression" number. This is a collection of facts arranged by topic, such as 'tallest mountain', and other such things.
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Table of Contents
Foreword. v
Preface. vi
Part One: The Universe. 1
Part Two: The Natural World
1. Natural Phenomenon. 7
2. Weather. 10
3. Structure and Dimensions. 16
4. Flora. 24
P Part Three: The Animal Kingdom
1. Mammalia. 27
2. Fishes. 30
3. Reptiles and Amphibians. 31
4. Birds. 32
5. Insects. 34
6. Microbes. 36
Part Four: The Human Being
1. Dimensions. 38
2. Longevity. 39
3. Reproductivity. 40
4. Physiological. 42
Part Five: The Human World
1. Political. 44
Countries
Populations
Royalty
Legislative
Military and Defence
2. Economic. 55
Resources
Trade
Standards Of Living
Consumptions
Monetary and Finance
Transport
Mass Communications
3. Judicial. 69
Legal and Litigation
Crime and Punishment
4. Humanities. 73
Religion and Belief
Painting and Sculpture
Language and Written Word
Music
Education
Entertainment
Part Six: The Scientific World
1. Chemistry. 88
2. Metrology. 94
3. Physical Extremes. 96
Part Seven: The World's Structures
1. Buildings for Working. 97
2. Buildings for Living. 99
3. Buildings for Entertainment. 100
4. Specialised Structures. 103
Part Eight: The Mechanical World
1. Road Vehicles. 111
2. Railways. 114
3. Ships. 117
4. Aircraft. 120
5. Power Producers. 123
6. Engineering. 125
Part Nine: The Business World
1. Commerce. 129
2. Agriculture. 132
Part Ten: Accidents and Disasters. 137
Part Eleven: Human Achievements
Honours, Decorations and Awards. 141
Endurance and Endeavour. 143
Part Twelve: Sport
Angling. 151
Archery. 152
Association Football. 153
Athletics (Track and Field). 155
Badminton. 158
Baseball. 158
Basketball. 158
Billiards. 159
Bowls. 159
Boxing. 160
Bridge. 162
Canoeing. 162
Chess. 162
Coursing. 162
Cricket. 162
Croquet. 166
Cross-Country Running. 167
Cycling. 167
Darts. 168
Diving. 186
Equestrian Sports. 169
Fencing. 169
Fishing (Deep Sea). 151
Football (Association). 153
Football (Gaelic). 169
Football (Rugby Union). 169
Football (Rugby League). 184
Gliding. 170
Golf. 171
Greyhound Racing. 173
Gymnastics. 173
Hockey. 173
Horse Racing. 174
Hunting. 176
Hurling. 176
Ice Hockey. 177
Ice Skating. 177
Jui Jitsu. 177
Lawn Tennis. 178
Modern Pentathlon. 180
Motor Cycling. 180
Motor Racing. 181
Olympic Games. 182
Oxford and Cambridge. 182
Pigeon Racing. 183
Polo. 183
Rackets. 183
Roller Skating. 184
Rowing. 184
Rugby (League). 184
Rugby (Union). 169
Shooting. 185
Show Jumping. 169
Skating (Ice). 177
Skating (Roller). 184
Skiing. 185
Snooker. 159
Speedway. 185
Squash Rackets. 186
Swimming. 186
Table Tennis. 189
Tennis (Royal). 190
Track and Field Athletics. 155
Tug Of War. 158
Walking. 190
Water Polo. 190
Weight-Lifting. 191
Wrestling. 191
Yachting. 192
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