An Uncommon History of Common Things by John M. Thompson, Bethanne Patrick

An Uncommon History of Common Things

John M. Thompson, Bethanne Patrick

303 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

nonfiction history reference science informative slow-paced

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Pop culture fans and trivia lovers will delight in National Geographic's highly browsable, freewheeling compendium of customs, notions and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout history. Dip into any page and discover extraordinary hid...

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