ISBN: 9781334334962 - the volatile oils, vol. 1 (classic reprint): with two maps and numerous illustrations: with two maps and numerous illustrations (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive treatise on the history and chemistry of volatile oils, natural plant products that have been used since antiquity for their agreeable odor, pleasant taste, or medicinal virtue. The author traces the origin of the essential oil trade from the ancient orient to its eventual global reach, providing insight into the evolving methods of production and distillation. The book also explores the principal constituents of volatile oils, both natural and artificial, and the development of methods for their examination. Moreover, it discusses the historical evolution of the understanding of these oils, offering a valuable perspective on the progress of scientific inquiry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…