Curious History of Weights & Measures, The

Name: Curious History of Weights & Measures, The
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781851245796
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By Claire Cock-Starkey

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Summary

Curious History of Weights & Measures by Claire Cock-Starkey delves into the fascinating past of how measurements have evolved throughout history. It explores the quirky stories and surprising facts behind standardising systems of weights and measures, revealing how these methods have shaped trade, culture, and civilisation. This engaging journey through time uncovers the human adaptations and innovations in defining quantities across various societies.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the peculiar and quirky aspects of history, particularly the evolution of weights and measures. This engaging exploration reveals the oddities and cultural stories behind how people have quantified the world, making it perfect for history enthusiasts with a penchant for the unusual.

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How long is an ell? What is the largest size of champagne bottle?

How do you measure the heat of a chilli pepper? Why is the depth of water measured in fathoms? And what is a cubit?

The Curious History of Weights & Measures tells the story of how we have come to quantify the world around us. Looking at everything from carats, pecks and pennyweights to firkins and baker's dozens through to modern science-based standards such as kilograms and kilometres, this book considers both what sparked the creation of myriad measures and why there were so many efforts to usher in standardisation.

Full of handy conversion charts and beautiful illustrations, The Curious History of Weights & Measures is a treasure trove of fun facts and intriguing stories about the calculations we use every day.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Curious History of Weights & Measures by Claire Cock-Starkey is described as a delightful book filled with intriguing and surprising facts on each page. It has been praised for being thoroughly enjoyable by readers such as Wynn Wheldon from The Spectator.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851245796

Publisher: Bodleian Library

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bodleian Library

Illustration: 24 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 192

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Claire Cock-Starkey Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Home & Garden Non-Fiction

About the Author

Claire Cock-Starkey is a writer and editor. Recent books include Hyphens and Hashtags (2021) A Museum Miscellany (2019) and The Real McCoy and 149 Other Eponyms (2018).