"Thomas Crapper: Lavatory Legend" by Robert Hume explores the life and legacy of Thomas Crapper, a Victorian plumber credited with popularizing the modern flush toilet. The book delves into the misconceptions surrounding Crapper's contributions and his impact on sanitation and plumbing. Through engaging anecdotes and historical context, Hume highlights Crapper's innovations, including the invention of the siphon and advancements in toilet design. Beyond plumbing, the narrative sheds light on Crapper's entrepreneurial spirit and the cultural significance of sanitation during the Industrial Revolution, painting a fascinating portrait of a man often overshadowed by his own legend. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Childrens Historical Biographies .

There are 130 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Stone Publishing House .