At Home

Written by Bill Bryson

Discover the hidden history behind everyday household items.

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a journey through the rooms of a house, uncovering the surprising history of everyday objects. Each room reveals how global events shape our domestic lives. What secrets lie in the walls, the furniture, and the very air we breathe? Explore the fascinating connections between the world outside and the comforts within, as you delve into the stories behind the mundane. This exploration will change how you see your home forever.

From the publisher

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, the pipes, the pillows, and every item of furniture. Bryson has one of the liveliest, most inquisitive minds on the planet, and his sheer prose fluency makes At Home one of the most entertaining books ever written about private life.

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