Mothballs and Elbow Grease
Mothballs and Elbow Grease
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A fascinating, attractively illustrated collection of household sayings with their origins and meanings.
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Mothballs and Elbow Grease by National Trust
A charming, attractively illustrated collection of household sayings with their origins and meanings. Mothballs and Elbow Grease explores the impact and influence of domestic chores and household items that have become woven into the fabric of everyday life and speech. From the origins of words like 'charwoman' and 'pantry' to those turns of phrase which have acquired a broader meaning, such as 'handle with kid gloves' and 'it will all come out in the wash', this fascinating book pieces together the intriguing background to many widely-used expressions which have their roots set in the domestic life of bygone days.| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781907892165 |
| ISBN 10 | 1907892168 |
| Titre | Mothballs and Elbow Grease |
| Auteur | National Trust |
| Série | National Trust History And Heritage |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Hardback |
| Éditeur | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Année de publication | 2011-05-05 |
| Nombre de pages | 128 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |