
Water-Closets: A Historical, Mechanical, and Sanitary Treatise
Glenn Brown
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Plunge into the wonderful world of water-closets (a.k.a. toilets) with Virginia architect Glenn Brown. Follow the evolution of the humble toilet, from ancient sanitation to Victorian plumbing, and discover how the 'royal throne' helped reshape public health, urban design, and modern hygiene. - Summary by Carrie Mae Streb (3 hr 44 min)
Chapitres
Preface | 1:26 | Lu par Carrie Mae Streb |
Ancient Closets | 28:08 | Lu par 65tux |
Modern Closets | 49:29 | Lu par werdna |
Pan Closets | 25:01 | Lu par jenno |
Plunger Closets | 34:29 | Lu par jenno |
Hopper Closets | 34:51 | Lu par werdna |
Water-Closet Attachments | 21:54 | Lu par ShrimpPhish |
Miscellaneous Closets | 9:40 | Lu par Barry Eads |
Supply Valves and Tanks | 19:12 | Lu par Robert H. Cherny |