At Home: A Short History of Private Life

by Bill Bryson

Book Overview

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, the pipes, the pillows, and every item of furniture...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767919394
• ISBN13: 9780767919395
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

great book

This is a very interesting book. It's full of facts about everyday life and the things we use. It's not a boring book, keeps your interest.