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"An Uncommon History of Common Things" surveys the humble and the familiar, mapping their development from ancient hand tools and domestic plumbing to holiday traditions and modern weapons. Each entry, illustrated with colorful graphics, timelines and sidebars, presents concise facts that illuminate how everyday items evolved over millennia. The book presents a broad view of Western civilization, exploring U.S. history, chronology, and curiosities in a format that invites readers to discover the strange and astonishing origins of the objects that shape daily life.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Bethanne Kelly Patrick
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