# The Toothpick

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- Authors: [Henry Petroski](https://www.bookquiver.com/henry-petroski)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2008-11-04

## Description

A celebration culture and technology, as seen through the history of the humble yet ubiquitous toothpick, from the best-selling author of The Pencil. From ancient Rome, where emperor Nero made his entrance...

## Editions

### The Toothpick

- Publisher: Vintage
- ISBN: 978-03-0727-943-9
- Pages: 464
- Published: 2008-11-04
- Language: en_US