The Meaning of Lost and Mismatched Socks

Is there anything more mysterious--and frustrating--than the disappearance of a sock? Investigating this common phenomenon from a quasi-scientific perspective, Dr. Perditus Pedale postulates a number of explanations, with many theoretical, historical, and contemporary asides. Though written in jest, the book addresses a conundrum that genuinely puzzles many. Included are interviews with passersby, comments from other authorities, and delightful illustrations--all created by Dr. Pedale, the domestic naturalist.