Ancient InventionsHistorian Peter James and archaeologist Nick Thorpe have pooled in amassing this compendium of human ingenuity through the ages. Together they conclusively prove that our ancestors, however long ago they lived and whatever part of the globe they occupied, were problem-solvers. Brimming with odd facts and entertaining curiosities, written with zest and humor, 'Ancient Inventions' is a celebration of the inventiveness of the human mind. |
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User Review - Eddie Jong - GoodreadsInvaluable Information I bought this book as a reference for writing Velvak's Victory. As my novels take place in a world that has never had an industrial revolution, I wanted some ideas of what ... Read full review
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| Title | Ancient Inventions |
| Authors | Peter J. James, Nick Thorpe, I. J. Thorpe |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books, 1994 |
| ISBN | 0345401026, 9780345401021 |
| Length | 672 pages |
| Subjects | › Reference / Curiosities & Wonders |
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