| "I remember once praying as a young man, 'Oh Lord, let something exciting happen in my day.' And as I look back across the 83 years it seems He has been a bit extravagant in His reply, as it seems now that everything has happened in my day."
This is the perspective upon which Sterling W. Sill bases this inspiring work. He points out that the world in which we live is indeed a "world of wonders" and many of those magnificent wonders have developed just within the last century.
The author first takes us on a journey back in time to the seven wonders of the ancient world. He tells the history behind the construction of the great Egyptian Pyramids, the Statue of Zeus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Pharos Lighthouse, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Temple of Diana, and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Elder Sill then shares the history of three more wonders as he offers an intriguing look at the Taj Mahal, the Temple of Solomon, and the Great Wall of China.
The focus shifts to many present-day wonders, including immunization, aviation, electricity, government, atomic energy, religion, and the people and events which have been instrumental in shaping these wonders.
Elder Sill's analysis then addresses the handiwork of both God and man. He shares insights concerning the Grand Canyon, Victoria Falls, Mount Everest and Mount Rushmore and the great engineering feats like the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, and the Space Shuttle.
Finally, Elder Sill brings the human touch into play by focusing on seven wonders of his own personal world: the wonders of parents, family, friends, country, religion, occupation, and self.
Our World of Wonders is an insightful exploration in the very essence of life. With sensitivity and wisdom, Sterling W. Sill skillfully outlines the virtues of industry, integrity, and the love of beauty which have inspired men throughout the ages to truly make this Our World of Wonders. |
| I. Our World of Wonders , 9
II. An Astronaught's Picture of the Earth, 12
III. The Sevens, 16
IV. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, 23
V. Suggested Reasons for the Seven Wonders of the World, 42
VI. A Negative Look at the Wonders of the Ancient World, 45
VII. An Additional Triangle of Wonders, 47
VIII. Our Earth, the Greatest Wonder of the World, 58
IX. Seven Nominations for Scientific, Political, and Religious Wonders of the World, 65
X. Seven of the World's Great Natural Monuments, 69
XI. Seven Engineering Wonders, 79
XII. The Seven Wonders of My Personal World, 82 |
