An Uncommon History of Common Things
An Uncommon History of Common Things
Editor/Author
Patrick, Bethanne and Thompson, John
Publication Year: 2009
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Price: Core Collection Only

ISBN: 978-1-4262-0420-3
Category: History - World history
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, An Uncommon History of Common Things is a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout history.
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Table of Contents
- Foreword
- About This Book
- CHAPTER ONE FOOD & DRINK
- Daily Fare
- On the Side
- Beverages
- Snacks
- Sweets
- Utensils & Containers
- CHAPTER TWO SEASONS & HOLIDAYS
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
- CHAPTER THREE CEREMONY & CUSTOMS
- Courtesies
- Weddings
- Babies
- Funerals
- All-American
- CHAPTER FOUR SYMBOLS & MARKINGS
- Gestures
- Signs
- Superstitions
- Tributes
- Hair & Body Marking
- CHAPTER FIVE HEARTH & HOME
- Buildings
- Houses
- Rooms
- Elements
- Appliances
- Backyard
- CHAPTER SIX GARMENTS & ACCESSORIES
- Clothing
- Underwear
- Headwear
- Footwear
- Fasteners
- Accessories
- Laundry
- CHAPTER SEVEN MEDICATIONS & POTIONS
- Hygiene
- Beautification
- Health
- First Aid
- CHAPTER EIGHT TOYS & GAMES
- Old-fashioned Fun
- Classic Games
- Sports
- Classic Toys
- Other Pastimes
- CHAPTER NINE TOOLS & INNOVATIONS
- Tools
- Communication
- Transportation
- Observation
- Weapons
- Medicine
- Economy
- Further Reading