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Did Monkeys Invent the Monkey Wrench

by Vance Staten

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Publisher Comments:

Is the Swiss Army Knife really Swiss? What feats of imagination went into inventing the Vise-Grip, the reciprocating saw, the Weed Eater? In this charming romp through hardware stores and lore, Vince Staten uncovers the secret history of the things that hold a house together--and hold many people in thrall. Illustrations.

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ISBN:
9780684832746
Author:
Staten, Vince
Author:
Staten, Vance
Author:
Staten, Vince
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster
Subject:
General
Subject:
Commerce
Subject:
Hardware
Subject:
General Reference
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
June 1997
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.44x5.58x.59 in. .51 lbs.

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