Perfumes and their preparation : Containing complete directions for making…
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"Perfumes and Their Preparation" by George William Askinson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive treatise on the art and science of perfumery, offering detailed insights into the preparation of various scents including handkerchief perfumes, cosmetics, and other aromatic products. Its focus lies on the chemical properties, sources, and handling of fragrance ingredients, making it a valuable resource for both professional perfumers and
enthusiasts interested in the craft. The opening of the work introduces the art of perfumery, highlighting its historical relevance across civilizations and the advances in chemical knowledge that have transformed perfume manufacturing. It sketches a brief overview of the significance of aromatic substances in human culture, detailing how their selection and preparation require a keen understanding of their qualities to achieve desired fragrances. The author emphasizes the necessity for reliable processes in producing perfumes and addresses the common challenges faced by those attempting to replicate famous scents, as well as the implications of synthetic chemistry and the cultivation of aromatic plants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Askinson, George William |
|---|---|
| Translator | Furst, Isidor |
| Title | Perfumes and their preparation : Containing complete directions for making handkerchief perfumes, smelling-salts, sachets, fumigating pastils; preparations for the care of the skin, the mouth, the hair; cosmetics, hair dyes, and other toilet articles |
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TP: Technology: Chemical technology |
| Subject | Cosmetics |
| Subject | Perfumes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55735 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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