The Book on the Bookshelf by Henry Petroski

The Book on the Bookshelf

Henry Petroski

290 pages first pub 1999 (view editions)

nonfiction history informative slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy delving deeply into the history of everyday objects and their evolution.

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"A fascinating history of two related common objects, impeccably documented and beautifully illustrated." —CivilizationHenry Petroski, "the poet laureate of technology" and author of the highly acclaimed The Pencil and The Evolution of Useful Thin...

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3.55
based on 198 reviews

Moods

informative: 100%

reflective: 25%

adventurous: 12%

inspiring: 12%


Pace

33% of readers chose medium
66% of readers chose slow
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