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At Home : A Short History of Private Life ISBN: 9781784161873 Publication Date: 30 May 2016
In At Home, Bill Bryson applies the same irrepressible curiosity, irresistible wit, stylish prose and masterful storytelling that made A Short History Of Nearly Everything one of the most lauded books of the last decade, and delivers one of the most entertaining and illuminating books ever written about the history of the way we live.
Bill Bryson was struck one day by the thought that we devote a lot more time to studying the battles and wars of history than to considering what history really consists of: centuries of people quietly going about their daily business - eating, sleeping and merely endeavouring to get more comfortable. And that most of the key discoveries for humankind can be found in the very fabric of the houses in which we live.This inspired him to start a journey around his own house, an old rectory in Norfolk, wandering from room to room considering how the ordinary things in life came to be.
Along the way he did a prodigious amount of research on the history of anything and everything, from architecture to electricity, from food preservation to epidemics, from the spice trade to the Eiffel Tower, from crinolines to toilets; and on the brilliant, creative and often eccentric minds behind them. And he discovered that, although there may seem to be nothing as unremarkable as our domestic lives, there is a huge amount of history, interest and excitement - and even a little danger - lurking in the corners of every home.
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ItWasntMe from Los Angeles, United States
I got this as early birthday presents last year, when it was on special, and my wife asked me to what do you want this year so I found this on groupspree at much better price, its worth every penny and I love it, yes it has some limitations but good overall
Mike Adamle from Toronto, Canada
Didnt expect quick delivery but I was wrong. Received in less than 5 days.
Criss Cross from San Diego, United States
Am very happy that I bought this about a month ago as it has been great
Rainbow Colours from Gwangju, Korea, South
This is my second only because I was satisfied with the first one, for the price, cant beat it
mywholeotherworld from Geneva, Switzerland
A very polished product, with all the features that I can think of