The Secret Life of Marbles

If you think you know everything about marbles…..well, you don’t!

Ever held an old marble in your hand and wondered about its history? There is a history behind each one, and sometimes it’s a dark or unbelievable story.

From the Neolithic Age, through ancient Rome, medieval Europe, and the United States, this book unravels several threads about their creation and the underlying importance of marbles to all societies.

This second printing of The Secret Life of Marbles offers the reader references and documentation at the end of every chapter.