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Author:

Carter, W. Hodding (William Hodding)

Title:

Flushed : how the plumber saved civilization / W. Hodding Carter.

Edition:

1st Atria Books hardcover ed.

Publisher:

Atria Books,

Copyright Date:

2006

Description:

241 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Plumbing--History.
Sewerage--History.
Water-supply--History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-240).

Contents:

Introduction. Jasmin -- 1. The humble plumber -- 2. When lead ruled -- 3. Do as the Romans do -- 4. How we do it now -- 5. Foul -- 6. A tour of the London sewer -- 7. It makes your garden grow -- 8. Blame it on the Christians -- 9. The birth of the toilet -- 10. "What was in the toilet?" -- 11. Touching the untouchables -- 12. The power of poop -- Conclusion. Do it for your plumber -- Postscript. Russell and Jasmin : uncensored.

ISBN:

9780743474085 (alk. paper)
0743474082 (alk. paper)

LCCN:

2006040703

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

AXPF626 -- Oskaloosa Public Library (Oskaloosa)

44SX715 -- South O'Brien Community School (Paullina)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)