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At Home: A Short History of Private Life. Bill Bryson
At Home A Short History of Private Life Bill Bryson
Author: Bill Bryson
What does history really consists of? Centuries of people quietly going about their daily business - sleeping, eating, having sex, endeavouring to get comfortable. And where did all these normal activities take place? At home. This was the thought that inspired Bill Bryson to start a journey around the rooms of his own house, an 1851 Norfolk rec...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780552772556
ISBN-10: 0552772550
Pages: 700
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Publisher: Black Swan Books, Limited
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 19
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flyheatherfly avatar reviewed At Home: A Short History of Private Life. Bill Bryson on + 20 more book reviews
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Bill Bryson turns his eye into his own home in this thick but interesting book. Each room teaches you something about English history, or gives details about how pieces of furniture came into use . It is typical of his writing, it meanders from one topic to the next, but in an interesting and engaging way. If you are a fan of his other books you should enjoy this one. Each chapter can be read independently, you can hopscotch through the book without losing the theme.
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Very interesting book about the history of how mundane household items came into being, and how the home itself has evolved over time. I listened to the audiobook version, narrated by the author himself. Probably a good idea NOT to read the chapter on the bathroom while having a snack...


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