TY - BOOK AU - Deite,C. AU - Brannt,William T. TI - A practical treatise on the manufacture of perfumery AV - TP PY - 2015/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Cosmetics KW - Perfumes KW - Perfumes industry N1 - Release date is 2015-10-06; Produced by deaurider, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Perfumery" by Dr. C. Deite is a scientific publication likely written in the late 19th century. The treatise serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals interested in the craft of perfumery, providing practical instructions on how to create various perfumes and cosmetics, as well as an extensive analysis of perfume materials and methods. The opening of the treatise sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the history and significance of perfumery across cultures, particularly focusing on its origins in the ancient Orient. It discusses how fragrant substances were revered and utilized for both religious and personal purposes, emphasizing the connection between scent, beauty, and ritual in ancient societies. It also highlights the evolution of cosmetic practices among various civilizations, from the Egyptians to the Romans, reflecting societal values regarding beauty and adornment throughout history. This context serves as a foundation for the technical details that follow in subsequent chapters on the methods and materials involved in perfumery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50139 ER -