Stories Behind Everyday Things

Stories Behind Everyday Things
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Total Pages : 424
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ISBN-10 : 0895770687
ISBN-13 : 9780895770684
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Book Synopsis Stories Behind Everyday Things by : Jane Polley

Download or read book Stories Behind Everyday Things written by Jane Polley and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents 300 articles containing little-known information about "things" that figure in everyday life, such as advertising, shoe polish, ketchup, pajamas, and zippers.


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