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Bogs, baths and basins : the story of domestic sanitation / David J. Eveleigh.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Eveleigh, David J.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bathing customs--History.
- Bathing customs.
- Toilets--History.
- Toilets.
- History.
- Baths--History.
- Baths.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 203 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
- Other Title:
- Bogs, baths, & basins
- Place of Publication:
- Stroud : Sutton, 2002.
- Summary:
- Toilets, baths and washbasins are taken for granted in today's privileged society, but they are some of man's most indispensable facilities. How did they come about, and how did we live without them? From Roman times right up to modern-day luxury, the author includes first-hand accounts to chart the development of these inventions, that have affected everyone throughout history, and takes a look at all-important pioneer.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0750927933
- OCLC:
- 50055822
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