Water-Closets: A Historical, Mechanical, and Sanitary Treatise
- Length
- 3 h 44 min
- Chapters
- 8
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Art, Design & Architecture, Technology & Engineering, Modern (19th C), Astronomy, Physics & Mechanics
- First published
- 1884
Plunge into the wonderful world of water-closets (a.k.a. toilets) with Virginia architect Glenn Brown. Follow the evolution of the humble toilet, from ancient sanitation to Victorian plumbing, and discover how the 'royal throne' helped reshape public health, urban design, and modern hygiene. - Summary by Carrie Mae Streb
Chapters
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