An Uncommon History of Common Things

Author	: Bethanne Kelly Patrick
Publisher	: National Geographic Books
Total Pages	: 308
Release	: 2009
ISBN-10	: 9781426204203
ISBN-13	: 1426204205
Rating	: 4/5 (205 Downloads)

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Download or read book An Uncommon History of Common Things written by Bethanne Kelly Patrick and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the stories behind the origins of various everyday objects and consumer products, covering items ranging from clothing and tools to housing and games, complemented by informative timelines and sidebars.

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