TY  - BOOK
AU  - Anonymous
TI  - Trichocosmos: Notes historical, æsthetical, ethnological, physiological, anecdotal and tonsorial, on the hair & beard
AV  - GTTT 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Hairdressing
KW  - Barbering
KW  - Beards
KW  - Hair
KW  - Wigs
N1  - Release date is 2022-08-18; deaurider, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.); Originally published; United Kingdom: Read & co, 1890
N2  - "Trichocosmos: Notes historical, æsthetical, ethnological, physiological,…." is a fascinating exploration of hair and beard culture presented as a historical and ethnological account likely crafted in the late 19th century. The text promises a deep dive into the beauty, styles, and cultural significance of hair throughout history, with references to famous literary and artistic mentions.   At the start of the work, the author addresses the importance of hair as a significant adornment and discusses the historical perspectives on styling and its relation to beauty. It begins with a poetic reflection on the aesthetic allure of hair, emphasizing how it serves as an expression of human grace and vitality. The text introduces a thematic focus on the various fashions surrounding hair and beard from antiquity to modern times, highlighting cultural practices, literary references, and artistic depictions that underline the enduring human fascination with hair as an ornament and symbol of identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc2.ark:/13960/t6qz2405f
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68781
ER  -