Gathers quotations about mortality, writing, parenting, responsibility, fairness, happiness, nature, advice, government, love, beauty, freedom, good manners, and success.
A Welsh castle is used as a model in this exploration of the feudal system and description of everyday life. Annotation. "The authors allow medieval man and woman to speak for themselves through selections from past journals, songs, even account books."--Time
A Welsh castle is used as a model in this exploration of the feudal system and description of everyday life. Annotation. "The authors allow medieval man and woman to speak for themselves through selections from past journals, songs, even account books."--Time
For lovers of facts, students of popular culture, history buffs, and science enthusiasts, the fascinating stories behind 500 everyday items, expressions, and customs--from Kleenex to steak sauce, Barbie Dolls to honeymoons.
An informative guide to the beginnings of over 500 ordinary things, from the brown paper bag to animal crackers.
An informative guide to the beginnings of over 500 ordinary things, from the brown paper bag to animal crackers.