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An Uncommon History of Common Things
An Uncommon History of Common Things
Written by Bethanne Patrick and John Thompson, Foreword by Henry Petroski
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781426204203
Our Price: $40.00
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An Uncommon History of Common Things

Written by Bethanne Patrick and John Thompson
Foreword by Henry Petroski


Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: November 17, 2009
Price: $40.00

Sometime about 30,000 years ago, somebody stuck a sharp rock into a split stick—and presto! The axe was born. Our inquisitive species just loves tinkering, testing, and pushing the limits, and this delightfully different book is a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout... Read more >
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