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368 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571259540
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
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Why did the flushing toilet take two centuries to catch on? Why did Samuel Pepys never give his mistresses an orgasm? Why did medieval people sleep sitting up? When were the two 'dirty centuries'? Why did gas lighting cause Victorian ladies to fai...
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reflective 36%
funny 30%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 4%
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368 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571259540
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Why did the flushing toilet take two centuries to catch on? Why did Samuel Pepys never give his mistresses an orgasm? Why did medieval people sleep sitting up? When were the two 'dirty centuries'? Why did gas lighting cause Victorian ladies to fai...
Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 40%
reflective 36%
funny 30%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 4%
challenging 2%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 17%
Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.