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100 _aVince Staten
245 _aDid monkeys invent the monkey wrench?
_bHardware stores and hardware stories
260 _aNew York
_bSimon & Schuster
_c1996
300 _a234
_c22 cm
520 _aIs the Swiss Army Knife Swiss? What feats of imagination went into inventing the Vise-Grip, the reciprocating saw, the Weed Eater? In this charming romp through hardware stores and lore, Vince Staten uncovers the secret history of the things that hold a house together and hold many people in thrall. Illustrations.
650 _aWinfield Hardware.Hardware industry -- West Virginia -- Winfield -- Anecdotes.Hardware stores -- West Virginia -- Winfield.Winfield (W. Va.) -- Social life and customs.Hardware industry.Hardware stores.Manners and customs.West Virginia -- Winfield.
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