| Did Thomas Crapper Really Invent the Toilet?: The Inventions That Changed Our Homes and Our Lives Contributor(s): O'Reilly, Catherine (Author) |
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ISBN: 1602393478 ISBN-13: 9781602393479 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: For fans of "The Book of Useless Information," O'Reilly's curious-minded work is a smart and quirky look at miscellaneous items. Learn the real history of the blender, fire extinguisher, deodorant, and, or course, the toilet. 50 color photographs. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Inventions - Technology & Engineering | History |
| Dewey: 643.6 |
| LCCN: 2008025969 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.62" W x 8.24" (0.89 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |