I am very fond of "cabinet of curiosities" style books, of which this is one, but I feel though this book is in some very desperate need of pictures. I found myself time and time again having to go to Wikipedia to see things that had been described to me, which was annoying. However, the extensive bibliography at the end is a refreshing inclusion in a non-academic book such as this, and much appreciated. A fascinating potpourri of tidbits about the things that make the author like it here on earth. The entries vary in topic from the frivolous to more serious matters, but all are well presented with plenty of interesting facts to consider. I especially enjoyed reading about the music of crickets, the development and use of fireworks, and the origin of the word "hello." Fun to browse and dip into the entries of most interest to you.
What do You think about Dailioji Enciklopedija (2011)?
Kind of interesting, very obscure, stories were too short to really learn anything.
—cassey
I keep this on my coffee table and open it whenever I need a bit of a mood-lift.
—Juanferr
