by Amy Butler Greenfield (Author)
A Perfect Red recounts the colourful history of cochineal, a legendary red dye that was once one of the world's most precious commodities. Pirates, explorers, alchemists, scientists, and spies - all joined the chase for cochineal, a chase that lasted for more than three centuries.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Publisher: Black Swan
Published: 04 Oct 2011
ISBN 10: 055277829X
ISBN 13: 9780552778299