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A History of the Umbrella

T. S. Crawford

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Description:"The indispensable umbrella, friend of pedestrians everywhere and the pride of Mary Poppins' self-styled air force, has a longer and far more distinguished lineage than is generally imagined. Known more than a thousand years before Christ, it has cast it shadow down through the ages in many forms and in an astonishing variety of roles, assuming only comparatively recently the protective guise in which it is now best known. ; The first attempt in English to provide a comprehensive history of that accessory once called "the Englishman's sceptre of Empire," this thoroughly charming book traces the earliest known uses of the umbrella in its gradual progress from Egypt and China across Asia, India, and Africa until its arrival in Europe. While defining its place in literature and the arts, Mr. Crawford also explores the umbrella's role on the battlefield, as a precursor of the modern parachute, and as an inspiration to the earliest astronauts. ; A delightful choice for a rainy day!"--Jacket.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A History of the Umbrella. To get started finding A History of the Umbrella, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 230

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: 1970

ISBN: iF9EAAAAYAAJ

Description: "The indispensable umbrella, friend of pedestrians everywhere and the pride of Mary Poppins' self-styled air force, has a longer and far more distinguished lineage than is generally imagined. Known more than a thousand years before Christ, it has cast it shadow down through the ages in many forms and in an astonishing variety of roles, assuming only comparatively recently the protective guise in which it is now best known. ; The first attempt in English to provide a comprehensive history of that accessory once called "the Englishman's sceptre of Empire," this thoroughly charming book traces the earliest known uses of the umbrella in its gradual progress from Egypt and China across Asia, India, and Africa until its arrival in Europe. While defining its place in literature and the arts, Mr. Crawford also explores the umbrella's role on the battlefield, as a precursor of the modern parachute, and as an inspiration to the earliest astronauts. ; A delightful choice for a rainy day!"--Jacket.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A History of the Umbrella. To get started finding A History of the Umbrella, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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