(from the back cover) Have you heard of the human fly, who scaled 30 floors of the Woolworth Building in New York without any rope? Or Poon Lim, the sailor who survived for 133 days alone on a raft in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? This book explores these and hundreds of other incredible feats. Many were performed against great odds, as dares or desperate bids for survival. Others were risked to earn money or fame. Find out about epic voyages of exploration, great sporting triumphs, and the making of artistic masterpieces. Discover how people have survived in deep caves, on icebergs, or in the deepest jungle. Chock full of interesting feats, this book is bound to amaze you! Full color.
