Studies in Ancient Technology: Volume III

by R.J. Forbes

Explores the manufacture, distribution, and use of cosmetics and perfumes, food, alcoholic beverages, vinegar, salts, paints, pigments, inks, varnishes from 500 B.C. to 500 A.D. in Europe, Egypt, and the Near East. Also considers techniques of preservation and mummification. Appears to be an unaltered reprint of the 1965 second edition. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

282 pages, Leather Bound

First published January 1, 1993