Common and Uncommon Scents

A Social History of Perfume

Susan Stewart

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Amberley Publishing
15 November 2022

History; Social & cultural history; Cosmetics, hair & beauty

A sensory journey though time, interpreting social (and political) history through the scents used by people from the Ancient Egyptians to Coco Chanel.

By: Susan Stewart
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 566g
ISBN: 9781445693187
ISBN 10: 1445693186
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Susan Stewart is a Librarian in West Lothian. Her first published work was based on her PhD thesis awarded in 2003. Since then she has explored her interest in cosmetics further, contributing to various publications and taking part in conferences and events including The Edinburgh Book Festival. She is the author of 'Painted Faces' for Amberley. Susan lives in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh.