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Flushed : How the Plumber Saved Civilization
Flushed How the Plumber Saved Civilization
Author: W. Hodding Carter
Hodding Carter writes, "The unsung hero of human history was, of course, the Brain of Drains, the Hub of Tubs, the Power of Showers, the Brewer of Sewers...the humble plumber.... The Irish may have saved civilization, once, but plumbers have done so countless times."When we consider the amenities that really make a difference in our well-being, ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780743474085
ISBN-10: 0743474082
Publication Date: 5/23/2006
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Atria
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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I read this book after reading W. Hodding Carter's book Westword Whoa! That was a very funny and informative book and so was Flushed. Lots of information about plumbing through the ages. Many funny stories.


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