Rachlin examines 50 key objects and artifacts of human history, presented in chronological order and ranging from the Rosetta stone to Anne Frank's diary.

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Rachlin (The Making of a Detective, LJ 11/1/95) has written a fascinating trivia book covering over 50 artifacts and objects in history. Each relatively short entry follows the same format-"Date," "What It Is," and "What It Looks Like." The prose is sprightly and often witty. Such topics as George Washington's False Teeth, the Shroud of Turin, and Napoleon's Penis are bound to pique readers' interest. The book is soundly researched; in the field of U.S. history, for example, only one minor chronological misplacement was found. Some selections will surely whet the appetite for additional reading. Books of this nature have been very popular in recent years, e.g., I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode or Not (HarperCollins, 1992). This title should prove no exception.
Stephen G. Weisner, Springfield Technical Community Coll., Mass.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Even if you didn't want to know about it . . ., Dec 10 2001

"plattypus" (Paradise Valley, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones, And Einstein's Brain (Paperback)

Rachlin has compiled an amazing amount of information on a wide range of subjects into this collection. It is a great book for anyone who enjoys history, whether as a hobby or a scholarly pursuit. He keeps the entries short and concise and still manages to provide a thorough explanation on the artifacts. The book is also convienient in its structure, in that you can read a chapter, put it down and leave for months, and then come back and read about another historical treasure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Coverage!, July 26 2001

Joe Kavanagh "cyberjoek" (MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones, And Einstein's Brain (Paperback)

This is a good book for Triva buffs and History buffs that discribes where all sorts of interesting items have gone and where they are now. This is a book that will make a great one time read and referance book. It is also big and looks good on a book shelf!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Coverage!, July 26 2001

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