Second Printing. Hardcover without dust jacket (as issued). Publisher's laminated boards. 4to. 416 pp. Profusely illustrated with Color and B&W photographs. Includes Index. This is a new, unopened, unmarked copy in perfect condition. AS NEW. Strange and fascinating facts about what's all around us. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Stories Behind Everyday Things

Publisher

Readers Digest, Pleasantville, NY

Publication Date

1982

Language

English

ISBN 10

0895770687

ISBN 13

9780895770684

Binding

Hard Cover

Edition

First Edition. 1.

Condition

As New

Dust Jacket Condition

No Dust Jacket

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Synopsis

Hundreds of alphabetical entries reveal the highlights, sidelights, and little-known facts about commonplace objects, providing stories about the origins of the safety pin, the sewing machine, the credit card, and more

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