A Compendium of Curious ContraptionsA Compendium of Curious Contraptions by Anna Goldfield delves into the intriguing world of mystery items from the past. The book engages readers by providing a set of clues about each item's usage, inviting them to guess the purpose before they unfold a giant flap to reveal the answer. Among the fascinating inventions featured are Inuit snow goggles, ingeniously crafted to protect eyes from the blinding glare of the ice. The book also presents an