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Fascinated since childhood with Leif Eriksson’s triumphant sailing voyage a thousand years ago from Greenland to North America, Hodding Carter could not shake his admittedly crazy idea of reenacting Eriksson’s epic journey in a precise replica of the precarious Viking cargo ship known as a knarr. This extraordinary book is the account of how he pulled it off. By turns thrilling and slapstick, sublime and outrageous, A Viking Voyage is an unforgettable adventure story that will take you to the heart of some of the most magnificent, unspoiled territory on earth, and even deeper, to the heart of a journey like no other. A celebration of the people and places Carter visits and a treasure-trove of fascinating Viking lore, here is an unforgettable story of friendship and teamwork–and the thrill of accomplishing a goal that once seemed impossible.
When we consider the everyday amenities that really make a
difference in our well being and happiness, surely good plumbing
must rank near the top. But rarely do we take the time to
appreciate the engineering marvels that bring clean water into our
homes with the turn of a tap and that take our waste products away
with the flip of a lever. Flushed won't let you ever take plumbing
for granted ever again - it will help you understand how clean
water comes into your home and dirty water leaves it, and you'll
never look at your toilet or kitchen sink the same way. A quirky
and fascinating history of plumbing and water supply, Flushed takes
readers across the centuries and around the globe, uncovering the
secret life of the world's most under-appreciated amenity. Flushed
also follows W. Hodding Carter's travels and trials as he attempts
to understand the intricacies of the profession, past and present.
Carter explores the oldest forms of plumbing in the world, takes us
into the luxury of the ancient Roman baths, casts his own Roman
lead pipes following the directions of Pliny the Elder, descends by
flashlight into the London sewer, installs the most luxurious new
Japanese toilet (named Jasmine) in his own bathroom and is
generally fearless in his efforts to understand everything about
this most underappreciated pillar of civilization.
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