Flushed with Pride: The Story of Thomas Crapper

by Wallace Reyburn

Book Overview

The name of Thomas Crapper, the inventor 100 years ago of the flushing lavatory, is commemorated on toilet cisterns throughout Britain. "Flushed With Pride" reveals the story of his remarkable life... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851453962
• ISBN13: 9781851453962
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent book in excellent condition!

I purchased this book for my father, at his request. He is a plumbing instructor. He was very pleased with the excellent condition of the book as well as the book itself.

Flushed with Pride-Fact and humor

An interesting and informative as well as humorous book dealing with a serious subject; something we use everyday, the flush toilet and the improvements made by one Thomas Crapper, a name that became obscene in later years. Very enjoyable reading.

Cool!

The one and only best bathroom reader... uh not so, Uncle John's series is okay... but let's stick to the subject. A real illustrated history of our favorite throne. The only one American 'royalty' is destined to sit on. Enjoy!

Captivating anecdotal stories

An interesting look at the history of not only how the modern flush toilet was developed, but how modern septic systems evolved from the nightmarish waste systems of the past. Anecdotal stories give a captivating closeup perspective. The author tells the story in a mature and proper way befitting England's premier Royal Plumber.

An absolute must read!

We use it every day, several times a day -- the humble flush toilet keeps our homes clean, safe, and odor-free. This amusing little book has the wondrous history of this most wonderful and humble of household objects. You'll never look at your toilet in the same way again.