ENGLISH

The Toothpick: Technology and Culture

By Henry Petroski

Book information

Publisher
Alfred a Knopf Inc; First Edition
Year
2007
ISBN
0307266362, 9780307266361
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
29 MB (30801796 bytes)
Pages
443\472
Time added
2021-01-24 09:33:20

Description

Celebrating the extraordinary aspects of the simplest of implements, a fascinating and quirky history of the toothpick ranges from ancient Rome to the present day, examining the ubiquitous item in its various forms and designs, its colorful applications through time, and the modern toothpick manufacturing industry. 35,000 first printing.

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