An uncommon history of common things
(Book)
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Published
Washington. D.C. : National Geographic Society, 2009.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781426204203, 9781426204210, 1426204205, 1426204213
Physical Desc
303 s. : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
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Published
Washington. D.C. : National Geographic Society, 2009.
Language
English
ISBN
9781426204203, 9781426204210, 1426204205, 1426204213
Notes
General Note
Food & drink : Daily fare. On the side. Beverages. Snacks. Sweets. Utensils & containers, Seasons & holidays : Spring. Summer. Fall. Winter, Ceremony & customs : Courtesies. Weddings. Babies. Funerals. All-American, Symbols & markings : Gestures. Signs. Superstitions. Tributes. Hair & body markin, Hearth & home : Buildings. Houses. Rooms. Elements. Appliances. Backyard, Garments & accessories : Clothing. Underwear. Headwear. Footwear. Fasteners. Accessories. Laundry, Medications & potions : Hygiene. Beautification. Health. First aid, Toys & games : Old-fashioned fun. Classic games. Sports. Classic toys. Other pastimes, Tools & innovations : Tools. Communication. Transportation. Observation. Weapons. Medicine. Economy
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 290) and index.
Description
From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, "An Uncommon History of Common Things" features hundreds of colorful illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and more as it explores just about every subject under the sun. Who knew that indoor plumbing has been around for 4,600 years, but punctuation, capital letters, and the handy spaces between written words only date back to the Dark Ages? Or that ancient soldiers baked a kind of pizza on their shields--when they weren't busy flying kites to frighten their foes? Every page of this quirky compendium catalogs something fascinating, surprising, or serendipitous. A lively, incomparably browsable read for history buffs, pop culture lovers, and anyone who relishes the odd and extraordinary details hidden in the everyday, it will inform, amuse, astonish--and alter the way you think about the clever creatures we call humans
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Boonton Holmes Library - Adult Nonfiction | 973 PATRI | Available |
Randolph Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 973 PAT | Available |
Rockaway Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 973 PAT | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Patrick, B. K., & Thompson, J. M. 1. (2009). An uncommon history of common things . National Geographic Society.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patrick, Bethanne Kelly and John M. 1959- Thompson. 2009. An Uncommon History of Common Things. National Geographic Society.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patrick, Bethanne Kelly and John M. 1959- Thompson. An Uncommon History of Common Things National Geographic Society, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Patrick, Bethanne Kelly., and John M. 1959- Thompson. An Uncommon History of Common Things National Geographic Society, 2009.
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