Flushed: How the Plumber Saved Civilization - Couverture souple

Carter, W. Hodding Hodding

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0743474090 ISBN 13 : 9780743474092

Editeur : Atria, 2007

Synopsis

"The unsung hero of human history was, of course, the Brain of Drains, the Hub of Tubs, the Power of Showers, the Brewer of Sewers...the humble plumber." -- W. Hodding Carter

When we consider the amenities that really make a difference in our well-being, surely good plumbing must rank near the top. But rarely have we taken the time to appreciate the engineering marvels that bring clean water into our homes with the turn of a tap and the flip of a lever. Until now.

Witty, anecdotal, and thoroughly entertaining, Flushed chronicles the long and notable history of plumbing, while following Hodding Carter's travels and travails around the most underappreciated pillar of civilization. It's a winning combination of history, science, and firsthand experience -- a book that will both entertain and educate those who have never contemplated the hidden intricacies of this miracle of everyday technology.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

W. Hodding Carter has written for several national magazines, including Esquire, Smithsonian, Newsweek, and Outside. The author of Westward Whoa, A Viking Voyage, and An Illustrated Viking Voyage, he lives with his family in Rockport, Maine.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

In the tradition of Salt by Mark Kurlansky and Stiff by Mary Roach, a quirky and fascinating history of plumbing - from the Harappan of the Indus Valley (circa 3000 BC) to the Roman Empire, from Victorian London to modern Boston.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Atria
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0743474090
• ISBN 13: 9780743474092
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 254
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Van Ditmar Boeken, VDB Sales; sales@vanditmar.nl; ; Hondiuslaan 44; Utrecht; 3528 AB; Pays-Bas