The earth is indeed an extraordinary planet and not just because of the infinite variety of life that it supports, the land itself is fabricated marvelously with wonders that possess inherent capacity to attract and allure people throughout the ages. The wonders of the world that are discussed in the book have been the subject of many books over the centuries, but our aim is to present something much more enlightening, stimulating, and engaging than straightforward description. #v&spublishers Contents: 1. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World a) Khufu’s Great Pyramid . . g) The Great Lighthouse at Alexandria 2. The Seven Wonders of the Medieval Mind a) Stonehenge . . g) The Leaning Tower of Pisa 3. The Seven Natural Wonders of the World a) Mount Everest . . h) The Northern Lights 4. The Seven Underwater Wonders of the World a) Palau . . g) The Deep Sea Vents 5. The Seven Wonders of the Modern World a) The Empire State Building . . g) The Golden Gate Bridge 6. Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World a) Angel Falls . . g) Niagara Falls 7. The Seven Forgotten Modern Wonders of the World a) The Clock Tower (Big Ben) . . g) The Petronas Towers 8. Seven Forgotten Wonders of the Medieval Mind a) Abu Simbel Temple b) Angkor Wat c) Taj Mahal of Agra d) Mont Saint-Michel e) The Moai Statues f) The Parthenon of Athens g) The Shwedagon Pagoda
