Those of us who read (and write) historical novels know what is meant when a character visits . . . the necessary. But, exactly what was the necessary? Where was it located? Was it inside the house, or outside? History of the Water Closet explains all this and more: what it was, where it was located and in some cases, how it operated from the very early days when monks lived in monasteries up to the latter part of the 1800s in both England and France. Also covered is a brief history of bathing, the size of early bath tubs, how the water got in the tub and how it was heated. You'll also learn the names of the contraptions that early water closets went by, when and by whom invented. History of the Water Closet is both an informative and entertaining read. Enjoy!
