Robertson, Patrick, 1940

Robertson's book of firsts : who did what for the first time / Book of firsts Patrick Robertson. - 1st U.S. ed. - New York : Bloomsbury, 2011. - 569 pages. ; 25 cm.

Includes index.

"The one-of-a-kind encyclopedia of the first time for everything, from advertisements to zippers."--Jacket.

9781596915794 (hardback) 159691579X (hardback)

2010032081


Curiosities and wonders--Encyclopedias.
Curiosities and wonders--United States--Encyclopedias.
Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc.

AG243 / .R553 2011

031.02