Did monkeys invent the monkey wrench?

hardware stores and hardware stories

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Author

Vince Staten

Publication

1996 - Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

58,500 words, Guess

Page Count

234 pages

Identifiers

Internet Archivedidmonkeysinvent00stat
ISBN-100684801329
ISBN-139780684801322
Library of Congress Control Number96014436
Open LibraryOL977260M

Classifications

DDC381/.45683/0975435
LCCHD9745.U5 W567 1996

Description

Is the Swiss Army Knife really Swiss? What feats of imagination went into inventing the Vise-Grip, the reciprocating saw, the Weed Eater? In this charming romp through hardware stores and lore, Vince Staten uncovers the secret history of the things that hold a house together--and hold many people in thrall. Illustrations.

Subjects

Topics

Anecdotes Hardware storesWinfield HardwareHardware industry Social life and customsHardware stores -- West Virginia -- WinfieldWinfield (W. Va.) -- Social life and customs

Places

Winfield West VirginiaWinfield (W. Va.)

Other Editions

Did monkeys invent the monkey wrench?: hardware stores and hardware storiesSimon & Schuster1996-01-01

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