""Duffels"" is a book by Edward Eggleston that explores the history and significance of the duffel bag. Eggleston delves into the origins of the duffel bag, tracing its roots back to the Belgian town of Duffel, where the thick woolen fabric used to make the bags was first produced. He then examines how the duffel bag has been used throughout history, from its early days as a military issue item to its current status as a ubiquitous piece of luggage for travelers and adventurers.Throughout the book, Eggleston also explores ...
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""Duffels"" is a book by Edward Eggleston that explores the history and significance of the duffel bag. Eggleston delves into the origins of the duffel bag, tracing its roots back to the Belgian town of Duffel, where the thick woolen fabric used to make the bags was first produced. He then examines how the duffel bag has been used throughout history, from its early days as a military issue item to its current status as a ubiquitous piece of luggage for travelers and adventurers.Throughout the book, Eggleston also explores the cultural significance of the duffel bag, examining how it has been portrayed in literature, film, and art. He also highlights the bag's enduring appeal, noting its durability, versatility, and practicality.""Duffels"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of everyday objects and the ways in which they shape our lives and culture. Eggleston's engaging writing style and thorough research make this book an enjoyable and informative read for anyone looking to learn more about the humble duffel bag.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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