At Home
A Short History of Private Life
Readers rate it 3.9 (238 on Hardcover)
497 pages · Released 2010 · Doubleday
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At Home parent’s guide: what’s inside
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A note for parents
This is a popular adult non-fiction history book by Bill Bryson that explores the origins and evolution of domestic life through the lens of rooms in his home. The content is primarily educational and suitable for older teens and adults interested in history, architecture, and material culture. While not written for children, mature young readers (age 12+) with interest in history will find it accessible and genuinely informative; Bryson's engaging narrative style makes the subject matter entertaining rather than dry.
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At Home: A Short History of Private Life is a history of domestic life written by Bill Bryson. It was published in May 2010. The book covers topics of the commerce, architecture, technology and geography that have shaped homes into what they are today, told through a series of "tours" through Bryson's Norfolk rectory t... At Home: A Short History of Private Life is a history of domestic life written by Bill Bryson. It was published in May 2010. The book covers topics of the commerce, architecture, technology and geography that have shaped homes into what they are today, told through a series of "tours" through Bryson's Norfolk rectory that quickly digress into the history of each particular room.
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- cosmetics
- history of cotton
- spinning jenny
- corsets
- Victorian fashion
- nurseries
- attics
- plum rooms
- stairs
- wallpaper
- paint
- bedrooms
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ISBN 9780767919388 · Doubleday