This book is a categorized compendium of everyday objects. The author arranges common things into three general divisions: the mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms. Each item is treated in a question-and-answer format, which makes for engaging and easy reading. A variety of topics are covered, including salt, gunpowder, glass, coal, amber, iron, and precious stones. Discussions go beyond basic uses to cover curious historical anecdotes and scientific explanations of how things are made. The result is a fun and informative book that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and backgrounds.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a categorized compendium of everyday objects. The author arranges common things into three general divisions: the mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms. Each item is treated in a question-and-answer format, which makes for engaging and easy reading. A variety of topics are covered, including salt, gunpowder, glass, coal, amber, iron, and precious stones. Discussions go beyond basic uses to cover curious historical anecdotes and scientific explanations of how things are made. The result is a fun and informative book that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and backgrounds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333871321_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781333871321
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781333871321
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 302 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 27545380/1
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