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Did Monkeys Invent The Monkey Wrench

by Vince Staten
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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...

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AuthorVince Staten
First published1997
Era1980–1999
PublisherSimon & Schuster
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaperback
ConditionFine
Reference672242-fine

The Story

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.