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The Elements of a Home
Curious Histories behind Everyday Household Objects, from Pillows to Forks
ISBN: 9781452178721
(HB - E)
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This captivating collection reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects. With tales from the kitchen, the bedroom, and every room in between, these pages expose how napkins got their start as lumps of dough in ancient Greece, why forks were once seen as immoral tools of the devil, and how Plato devised one of the earliest alarm clocks using rocks and water-plus so much more. Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, and presented in a luxe illustrated package with foil accents, The Elements of a Home is a treasure trove of curiosities and a charming gift for anyone who loves design or decor, history or trivia.
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