A Perfect Red: Empire, Espionage And The Quest For The Colour Of Desire

A Perfect Red: Empire, Espionage And The Quest For The Colour Of Desire

by Amy Butler Greenfield (Author)

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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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Publisher: Black Swan
Published: 04 Oct 2011

ISBN 10: 055277829X
ISBN 13: 9780552778299