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The Story of the Umbrella (downloadable digital product)
The Story of the Umbrella (downloadable digital product)
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Discover the fascinating journey of the umbrella—from a symbol of power in ancient Egypt and China to an 18th-century European status symbol, and finally a practical everyday essential of the modern age. This downloadable digital product traces how a luxury reserved for royalty in Egypt and China evolved into an 18th century European fashion accessory and finally into the mass-produced item we rely on today. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators and curious minds seeking to understand the cultural and social forces that shaped one of humanity's most useful inventions.
66 pages
This book comes as a downloadable PDF that can be printed out or displayed on any smart device.
Keywords:
hidden history everyday objects
true invention stories
strange history nonfiction
history of common items
industrial revolution inventions
real stories behind inventions
unexpected origins everyday things
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