Cover of The origin of everyday things

Book 2006

The origin of everyday things

4 readers

Publisher
Sterling
Language
English
Published
2006
  • Encyclopedias and dictionaries
  • Handbooks, vade-mecums
  • Material culture
  • Modern Civilization
  • Manners and customs
  • Miscellanea
  • Popular culture
  • Curiosities and wonders

Describes the origin of more than 400 garments, machines, foods, sports, places, phenomenon and other everyday things that most people take for granted. Arranged alphabetically.