Living In the Age of Machines - retailer Howard Wilson, Our Ways of Living textbook, Florence Wilson, 1930s elementary school textbook, rare book

Living in the Age of Machines by Howard Wilson & Florence Wilson is one in a series of Our Ways of Living textbooks for 1930s elementary school children from the American Book Company.

This scarce antiquarian book contains chapters covering communication (up to the time of radio), transportation, harnessing power when coal was king, right through to how garbage was disposed of and modern home conveniences like kitchen sinks, electric lights and indoor bathrooms. It is filled with fascinating information, numerous photos and in-depth drawings about exciting modern advances in the world some 70+ years ago.

Virtually no copies of this book are available for sale and finding one is such fine condition is rarer still. A perfect gift for a favorite teacher, collector of vintage textbooks or a special treat for yourself, this beautiful volume measures approx. 8 1/4" x 6" x 1 1/4". It is 586 pages in retailer length and is in excellent condition.

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