James Giblin Books
Milk
By James Giblin, James Cross Giblin
Traces the history of the centuries-long effort of philanthropists, scientists, and consumers to make milk a reliably pure and safe product.
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From hand to mouth, or, How we invented knives, forks, spoons, and chopsticks, & the table manners to go with them
By James Giblin
A history of the eating utensils and table manners of various cultures from the Stone Age to the present day.
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From hand to mouth or How we invented knives forks spoons and chopsticks the table manners to go with them
By James Giblin
A history of the eating utensils and table manners of various cultures from the Stone Age to the present day.
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Let there be light
By James Giblin
Surveys the development of windows from prehistory to the modern era.
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Let there be light
By James Giblin
Surveys the development of windows from prehistory to the modern era.
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Fireworks picnics and flags
By James Giblin
Traces the social history behind America's celebration of Independence Day and explains the background of such national symbols as the flag, the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, and Uncle Sam.
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