Common and Uncommon Scents by Susan Stewart

Common and Uncommon Scents by Susan Stewart

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Common and Uncommon Scents by Susan Stewart

A sensory journey though time, interpreting social (and political) history through the scents used by people from the Ancient Egyptians to Coco Chanel.
Susan Stewart's first published work was based on her PhD thesis awarded in 2003. Since then she has contributed to various publications and taken part in conferences and events including The Edinburgh Book Festival. She is the author of 'Painted Faces, A Colourful History of Cosmetics' and 'Common and Uncommon Scents, A Social History of Perfume.' Susan lives in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh with her husband and two dogs.
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ISBN 13 9781445693187
ISBN 10 1445693186
Title Common and Uncommon Scents
Author Susan Stewart
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Year published 2022-11-15
Number of pages 288
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