Product Description
by Jane H. Schauer (Author)
This book is a humorous travel story and a fascinating history of toilets. A marvellous romp through all the unexpected surprises and horrors to be faced by the modern tourist when we must attend to that most basic of needs: going to the toilet. The author draws on her own experiences with entertaining tales that span continents and cultures, interspersed with snippets on the history of toilets and toilet customs. From ancient Egypt to modern Japan, slave ships to space flights, all are covered in a fresh, easy to read fashion.
Author Biography
Jane Schauer was born in London and has travelled widely. She currently lives in Canberra, Australia. Jane is a graduate of the Australian National University and the University of Canberra. She has also attended an international writers' program at Exeter College, Oxford University. Jane writes and illustrates books on a variety of topics. She is interested in history and politics. Her hobbies include gardening and watching murder mystery films.
