Ancient Inventions
Peter James; Nick Thorpe
ISBN 10: 0345401026 ISBN 13: 9780345401021
Published by Ballantine Books, 1995
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Synopsis:
A compendium of odd facts and entertaining curiosities featuring more than three hundred illustrations reveals the ancient origins of many of humankind's most important inventions, from the chewing gum of the Aztecs to Stone Age brain surgery. Reprint.
Synopsis: A guide to ancient accomplishments and inventions unearths the origins of modern creations, including computers in ancient Greece, plastic surgery in India in the first century B.C., and a postal service in medieval Baghdad.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Ancient Inventions
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket