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“You’ll finish [Greenfield’s] book with new respect for color, especially for red. With A Perfect Red, she does for it what Mark Kurlansky in Salt did for that common commodity.”—Houston Chronicle
Interweaving mystery, empire, and adventure, Amy Butler Greenfield’s masterful popular history offers a window onto a world far different from our own: a world in which the color red was rare and precious—a source of wealth and power for those who could unlock its secrets. And in this world nothing was more prized than cochineal, a red dye that produced the brightest, strongest red the Old World had ever seen.
A Perfect Red recounts the story of this legendary red dye, from its cultivation by the ancient Mexicans and discovery by 16th-century Spanish conquistadors to the European pirates, explorers, alchemists, scientists, and spies who joined in the chase to unlock its secrets, a chase that lasted more than three centuries. It evokes with style and verve this history of a grand obsession, of intrigue, empire, and adventure in pursuit of the most desirable color on earth.
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A Perfect Red: Empire, Espionage, and the Quest for the Color of Desire is a captivating book that will change the way you see color forever. In this masterful popular history, Amy Butler Greenfield takes you on a thrilling journey through the mysterious world of red. Just like Mark Kurlansky did for salt, Greenfield unveils the secrets behind this rare and precious color, making you appreciate its true value.
Discover the fascinating story of cochineal, the red dye that revolutionized the Old World. From its cultivation by ancient Mexicans to its discovery by 16th-century Spanish conquistadors, this book is filled with tales of pirates, explorers, alchemists, scientists, and spies who became obsessed with unlocking the secrets of cochineal. Get ready to be immersed in a thrilling chase that lasted over three centuries.
With vivid storytelling, A Perfect Red paints a vivid picture of intrigue, empire, and adventure. It will transport you to a world where red was the ultimate symbol of wealth and power. Experience the excitement of those who sought to possess the brightest, strongest red the world had ever seen. Let Greenfield's captivating writing style enthrall you as she takes you on a grand adventure in pursuit of the most desirable color on earth.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of mystery and excitement? Don't miss out on the chance to read A Perfect Red: Empire, Espionage, and the Quest for the Color of Desire. Experience the allure of red like never before. Get your copy today and uncover the secrets behind the color of desire!
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