TY - BOOK AU - Harrison, Ian, TI - The book of lasts SN - 1844032590 (cased) AV - AG 243 .H246 2006 PY - 2006/// CY - London PB - Bounty Books KW - Closure (Rhetoric) KW - Curiosities and wonders KW - World records N1 - Originally published: Great Britain : Cassell Illustrated. 2005; Other title on cover: the stories behind the endings that changed the world; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Presents a richly illustrated and quirky peek into both recent and not-to-recent history. People , animals, events, and practices all receive their due from those that changed the face of society to those people barely noticed. Lasts vary from personal, historical, journeys, words, requests, and bequests ER -