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At Home: A Short History Of Private Life
At Home: A Short History Of Private Life
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And where did all these normal activities take place? At home.
This was the thought that inspired Bill Bryson to start a journey around the rooms of his own house, an 1851 Norfolk rectory, to consider how the ordinary things in life came to be. And what he discovered are surprising connections to anything from the Crystal Palace to the Eiffel Tower, from scurvy to body-snatching, from bedbugs to the Industrial Revolution, and just about everything else that has ever happened, resulting in one of the most entertaining and illuminating books ever written about the history of the way we live.
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One Line Summary
Explores history through everyday home life insights.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how our daily routines and personal spaces reflect broader historical changes, this book is perfect. Bill Bryson's engaging storytelling ties mundane activities to fascinating events, making history feel intimate and lively. It’s an entertaining way to see your home and life in a new, insightful light.