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Dugan's inspired analysis of a wide range of underexplored sources makes available to scholars a remarkable wealth of information on the topic.

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"A wonderful piece of work that will engage a wide readership. The subject of scent is central to so many attitudes and opinions in early modern culture, and Dugan does a splendid job of reminding us of its importance to canonical and noncanonical works. I know of nothing quite like this book." (Michael Schoenfeldt, University of Michigan)"

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction: Strange, Invisible Perfumes
1. Censing God: Frankincense, Censers, Churches
2. Casting Selves: Rosewater, Casting Bottles, Court
3. Discovering Sassafras: Sassafras, Noses, New World Environments
4. Smelling Disease: Rosemary, Pomanders, Shut-in Households
5. Oiled in Ambergris: Ambergris, Gloves, London's Luxury Markets
6. Bowers of Bliss: Jasmine, Potpourri Vases, Pleasure Gardens
Conclusion: Ephemeral Remains
Notes
Index

The Ephemeral History of Perfume

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      Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/27/2011 12:12:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781421402345, 978-1421402345
      ISBN10: 1421402343
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      European history: Renaissance

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Dugan's inspired analysis of a wide range of underexplored sources makes available to scholars a remarkable wealth of information on the topic.

      Trade Review
      "A wonderful piece of work that will engage a wide readership. The subject of scent is central to so many attitudes and opinions in early modern culture, and Dugan does a splendid job of reminding us of its importance to canonical and noncanonical works. I know of nothing quite like this book." (Michael Schoenfeldt, University of Michigan)"

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments
      Introduction: Strange, Invisible Perfumes
      1. Censing God: Frankincense, Censers, Churches
      2. Casting Selves: Rosewater, Casting Bottles, Court
      3. Discovering Sassafras: Sassafras, Noses, New World Environments
      4. Smelling Disease: Rosemary, Pomanders, Shut-in Households
      5. Oiled in Ambergris: Ambergris, Gloves, London's Luxury Markets
      6. Bowers of Bliss: Jasmine, Potpourri Vases, Pleasure Gardens
      Conclusion: Ephemeral Remains
      Notes
      Index

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