A mosaic of records, firsts and achievements is carried in The Malta Book of Records and Firsts, which has just been published.

The publication, with over 300 full-colour photographs, is the result of years of research into the historical and present life of Malta and the Maltese, and focuses on the many firsts, achievements and records held by the Maltese. Some of these are (or were) world records. The book makes the reader feel Malta’s pulse, reveals the unknown (or just forgotten) and brings back memories of days gone by. It is not a book of statistics, but a living showcase of lifestyle and roots.

Read about the oldest man and woman in Malta; about the largest meeting, the largest temples in the world, the largest church; about the various types of crossing between Malta and Sicily, firsts in the Maltese language and women’s firsts.

This mine of information is presented in 18 chapters, each focusing on a particular theme such as politics, sport, architecture, aviation, entertainment, hobbies, human achievements, weather and a lot more.

The Malta Book of Records and Firsts is an interactive book that is expected to expand in time to include many more human achievements that readers are being asked to bring to the attention of the public.

The book’s author is Frans A. Attard and it is published by Uptrend Publishing of Birkirkara.

Further information is available from tel. 2148-7955, fax 2144-6392 or email: [email protected]