An edition of Clay
(2005)
Clay
The History and Evolution of Humankind's Relationship with Earth's Most Primal Element
by Suzanne Staubach
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Its effect on the progress of civilization has been profound. It has played a crucial role in the development of the culinary arts, the rise of international trade, the invention of writing, and -- not least of all -- the construction of towns and cities. Even after thirty thousand years, clay continues to play a vital role in our everyday lives and the advancement of civilization. Its history is the story of the human race. - Jacket flap.
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Table of Contents
Cooking pots and storage jars
Hearth and home
The first machine and the development of an industry
Set the table
A word or two
The most popular building material
Sanitation
Farming made easy
Electricity, transportation, and rocket science
To your health!
Art, toys, gods, goddesses, and fertility
A fitting death
Conclusion
Appendix A : How to make your own pinch pot
Appendix B : Museums
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