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Stimson, George. A Book About A Thousand Things.
Published by Harper & Bros., Hard Cover
CR 1946 with 552 pages w/index. Gray covers with red and gold, dust jacket has pieces missing, bad tears. Overall good. The author is a pursuer of how and why and when, a relentless searcher into origins, etc. Wha t famous Queen had 6 fingers on one hand? How did monkey get into monkey wrench? Why are sailors called gobs? Why are Irishmen called "Paddies"? What is a cowtree? Do hogs cut their throats while swim ming? These and many more questions are answered in this delightful book. history, americana.
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18.00 USD
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