The Vacuum Cleaner

Download or Read eBook The Vacuum Cleaner PDF written by Carroll Gantz and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The Vacuum Cleaner
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9780786493210
ISBN-13 : 0786493216
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Book Synopsis The Vacuum Cleaner by : Carroll Gantz

Book excerpt: House cleaning has been an innate human activity forever but only since the early 19th century have mechanical devices replaced the physical labor (performed mostly by women). Mechanical carpet sweepers were replaced by manual suction cleaners, which in turn were replaced by electric vacuum cleaners in the early 20th century. Innovative inventors, who improved vacuum cleaners as electricity became commonly available, made these advances possible. Many early manufacturers failed, but some, such as Bissell, Hoover, Eureka and others, became household names as they competed for global dominance with improved features, performance and appearance. This book describes the fascinating people who made this possible, as well as the economic, cultural and technological contexts of their times. From obscure beginnings 200 years ago, vacuum cleaners have become an integral part of modern household culture.


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