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The World almanac and book of facts. - New York : The New York World-Telegram [etc., 2018 - 1007 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, charts ; 21 cm

Published by the Press Publishing Co. [etc.], 18 -1923; New York World, 1924-1931; New York World-Telegram, 1932-50; New York World-Telegram and the Sun, 1951- Includes indexes

2017 special features and year in review -- 2017: year in pictures -- Economy, business & energy -- Crime -- Military affairs -- Health & vital statistics -- Personalities, arts & media -- Science & technology -- Consumer information -- U.S. facts & history -- World maps & flags -- U.S. government -- U.S. cities, states & population -- World history & culture -- Nations of the world -- Sports.

Presents a reference with comprehensive facts and statistics on current events, people, and the countries of the world, along with 2017 sports statistics and original articles on recent issues and topics.


Title varies: 18 -93, The world almanac; 1894-1922, The World almanac and encyclopedia; 1923- The World almanac and book of facts.

ISBN: 9781600572135 9781600572050

LCCN: 04003781

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Almanacs, American.
Statistics--Periodicals.

LC Class. No.: AY67.N5 / W7

Dewey Class. No.: 317.3