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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2000
- Book Title
- Madder Red: A History of Luxury and Trade (Caucasus World)
- ISBN
- 9780700712595
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0700712593
ISBN-13
9780700712595
eBay Product ID (ePID)
127385690
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Publication Name
Madder Red : a History of Luxury and Trade
Language
English
Subject
Life Sciences / Botany, Ethnic Studies / General, Regional Studies, General
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Social Science, Science
Series
Caucasus World Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
28 Oz
Item Length
6.1 in
Item Width
9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2001-339915
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
'The intriguing story of the madder red plant unfolds in this meticulously researched account of the economic impact of this small, unassuming plant of the world. The text is richly enhanced by a multitude of fine illustrations, charts, and maps.' - CHOICE, 'The intriguing story of the madder red plant unfolds in this meticulously researched account of the economic impact of this small, unassuming plant of the world. The text is richly enhanced by a multitude of fine illustrations, charts, and maps.'-CHOICE
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
666/.26
Synopsis
This text examines the history of the ancient Oriental dyestuff madder red which was avidly sought by Europeans and finally cracked by the French in 1760, and it became the main crop in the Caspian Caucasus., Madder red is an ancient dyestuff, extracted from the root of the madder plant, growing in many countries around the world. The secret and devilishly complex Oriental dyeing process to obtain the lustrous colour known as Turkey Red was avidly sought by Europeans, from the time before the fall of Ancient Rome. It was finally cracked by the French about 1760, who were able to dye wool, silk and cotton bright red. After the lowlands of the Caspian Caucasus had been subdued by the Russians in the early 1800s, madder was cultivated there and rapidly became the main crop. The quest for Turkey Red went hand in hand with an avalanche of scientific research, which not only improved the yield of dyestuff from the roots but led to its chemical synthesis and in 1870 the collapse of the world-wide madder industry. Many of the nascent dye companies grew into chemical giants of our time. Further regional and cultural background may be found in Chenciner's Daghestan: Tradition and Survival, also published in the Caucasus World series.
LC Classification Number
TP925.M33C48 2000
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