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434 pages • first pub 1992 (view editions)
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Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology...
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434 pages • first pub 1992 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology...
Community Reviews
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