A review by kerribookhoarder
Richard Halliburton's Complete Book of Marvels by Richard Halliburton

4.0

This book fascinated me as a kid - my grandmother had it as two separate books, actually... I need to check to see if she still has them! I used to reread them all the time, completely captivated, and I think that's when and how I developed my love for history.

Halliburton's writing is easily accessible and makes this easy reading for children and adults alike, and can easily instill a wonder for the world and a desire to travel. I'd definitely recommend it, even if some information will undoubtedly be outdated after the seventy years that have passed since he travelled.