The Evolution of Useful Things : By Henry Petroski : Hardcover W/Dust Jacket

Description: Discover the fascinating history behind everyday artifacts in "The Evolution of Useful Things" by Henry Petroski. This hardcover book with dust jacket is a first edition published in 1992 by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. With 304 pages, this nonfiction narrative delves into the engineering and industrial design of various inventions from forks and pins to paper clips and zippers. Learn about the origins and development of these useful items without any mention of their condition. This book is perfect for young adults and adults interested in technology and engineering, antiques and collectibles, and history. Add this piece of Americana to your collection today!Dust Jacket has a small tear. Box 76

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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

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Book Title: THE EVOLUTION OF USEFUL THINGS

Book Series: n/a

Item Length: 8in

Original Language: English

Vintage: No

Personalize: No

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Item Height: 0.7in

Personalized: No

Features: Dust Jacket

Topic: Engineering (General), Industrial Design / Product, Americana, Inventions, WORLD

Item Width: 5.2in

Signed: No

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults

Inscribed: No

Edition: First Edition

Publication Year: 1992

Type: Novel

Era: 2000s

Author: Henry Petroski

Genre: Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles, History

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Item Weight: 9.4 Oz

Number of Pages: 304 Pages