Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close

by Hannah Carlson

Book Overview

"Who knew the humble pocket could hold so much history? In this enthralling and always surprising account, Hannah Carlson turns the pocket inside out and out tumble pocket watches, coins, pistols, and a riveting centuries-long social and political history." ―Jill Lepore, author of These Truths: A History of the United States

Pockets "showcases the best features of cultural history: a lively combination of visual,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1643751549
• ISBN13: 9781643751542
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Algonquin Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 9.1"