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The Old Measure : An Inquiry Into the Origins of the U.S. Customary System of Weights and Measures
by Jon Bosak
Overview
An essential resource for scholars and a treat for curious readers, this uniquely detailed history of American weights and measures traces these everyday standards back to their originals and explains the ancient trade system on which they are based.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780615376264
- ISBN-10: 0615376266
- Publisher: Pinax
- Publish Date: August 2010
- Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.42 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.89 pounds
- Page Count: 198
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