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Author Carter, W. Hodding (William Hodding)

Title Flushed : how the plumber saved civilization / W. Hodding Carter.

Publication Info. New York : Atria Books, 2006.

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Location Call No. Status
 Harper Library - Circulating Collection  TH6115 .C37 2006    Available
Edition First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Description 241 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-240).
Contents Table of contents -- Introduction. Jasmin -- 1. The humble plumber -- 2. When lead ruled -- 3. Do as the Romans do -- 4. How we do it now -- 5. Foul -- 6. A tour of the London sewer -- 7. It makes your garden grow -- 8. Blame it on the Christians -- 9. The birth of the toilet -- 10. "What was in the toilet?" -- 11. Touching the untouchables -- 12. The power of poop -- Conclusion. Do it for your plumber -- Postscript. Russell and Jasmin : uncensored.
Subject Plumbing -- History.
Sewerage -- History.
Water-supply -- History.
ISBN 9780743474085
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