Publisher's Note Provides an alphabetical listing of American firsts, from the first abdominal operation to the first zoo with twilight conditions.
Industry Reviews The first edition of FFF was published in 1933. . . . The book was so successful that it spawned a radio program entitled Famous First Facts, hosted by Kane in 1938-39. It also led to the creation of several other reference standards, including Facts about the Presidents and Facts about the States. . . . [FFF] is extensively reorganized, making it much easier to navigate. . . . The publication of the fifth edition of Famous First Facts provides an opportunity to retire an aging reference classic in favor of a newer model. According to the publisher, FFF will also be available on CD-ROM and via the Web. Annotation copyright H.W. Wilson Company. Gardner