From the great pyramids of Egypt to the natural wonders of Niagara Falls, this ambitious work by John Loraine Abbott offers readers a sweeping tour of some of the most breathtaking phenomena on Earth. Lavishly illustrated with engravings and photographs, The Wonders of the World is a feast for the senses and the imagination, inspiring awe and wonder in equal measure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.