Did Thomas Crapper Really Invent the Toilet?: The Inventions That Changed Our Homes and Our Lives - Couverture souple

O'Reilly, Catherine

 
9781602393479: Did Thomas Crapper Really Invent the Toilet?: The Inventions That Changed Our Homes and Our Lives
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ISBN 10 : 1602393478 ISBN 13 : 9781602393479
Editeur : Skyhorse, 2008

Synopsis

Which came first, sliced bread or the toaster? When did most people begin wearing deodorant? Who invented the electric blanket? Catherine O’Reilly tackles questions such as these with a keen curiosity and well-honed writing skills. Her ability to turn any normal home into a jungle of history, invention, and technological wonder is a treat. For fans of Schott’s Original Miscellany and The Book of Useless Information, O’Reilly’s Did Thomas Crapper Really Invent the Toilet? is another smart and quirky look at miscellaneous items. Learn the real histories of the blender, the fire extinguisher, the cheese grater, the clock radio, deodorant, Post-its, fabric softener, and, of course, the toilet. These are the unknown stories of everyday items that we take for granted.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Which came first, sliced bread or the toaster? When did most people begin wearing deodorant? Who invented the electric blanket? Catherine O’Reilly tackles questions such as these with a keen curiosity and well-honed writing skills. Her ability to turn any normal home into a jungle of history, invention, and technological wonder is a treat. For fans of Schott’s Original Miscellany and The Book of Useless Information, O’Reilly’s Did Thomas Crapper Really Invent the Toilet? is another smart and quirky look at miscellaneous items. Learn the real histories of the blender, the fire extinguisher, the cheese grater, the clock radio, deodorant, Post-its, fabric softener, and, of course, the toilet. These are the unknown stories of everyday items that we take for granted.

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Éditeur
Skyhorse
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1602393478
ISBN 13 
9781602393479
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
256
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Personne responsable
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