Book Description

Originally published in 1883, A Summary Account of Prizes for Common Things is a whimsical and charming survey of the everyday objects that make life easier and more enjoyable. From kitchen utensils to household appliances, Angela Georgina Coutts shows how simple innovations can have a profound impact on our daily lives. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.