Madder Red: A History of Luxury and Trade (Caucasus World) (Hardcover)

by Rober Chenciner (Author) "WE BELIEVE that there are excellent prospects for Derbent madder production, depending on the ability of madder production to satisfy demand while keeping prices sufficiently..." (more)
Key Phrases: madder plantations, madder cultivation, madder prices, Asia Minor, Nizhegorodsky Fair, George Field (more...)

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'The intriguing story of the madder red plant unfolds in this meticulously researched account of the economic impact of this small, unassuming plant of the world. The text is richly enhanced by a multitude of fine illustrations, charts, and maps.' - CHOICE

The intriguing story of the madder red plant unfolds in this meticulously researched account of the economic impact of this small, unassuming plant of the world. The text is richly enhanced by a multitude of fine illustrations, charts, and maps. - CHOICE

Unveils a scholarly, well-written book with painstakingly detailed and extensive research on every page. -- Choice

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: RoutledgeCurzon; 1 edition (June 22, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0700712593
• ISBN-13: 978-0700712595
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,877,992 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Madder and Madder, August 19, 2007

By	John Gueriguian "Philalethes" (Rockville, MD United States) - See all my reviews

I didn't have the problem of the previous reviewer. I received a good and clean copy. Now, to the book and its content. It is a remarkably well researched and well written book, with copious and helpful illustrations, glossary, appendices, notes, bibliography, and index. It basically presents and discusses all aspects of the subject madder (pun intended), from myth to history, through botany, agronomy, technology, and economy. Highly recommended to scholars, professionals, as well as interested individuals.

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1.0 out of 5 stars madder red , January 30, 2006

By	C. Wood (Boston MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The product that I recieved is not the same edition as the one pictured on the websight and is a very low quality version. I sent it back because it wouldn't have lasted- I recieved a crummy glue bound book with cheap paper inside of a glossy cardboard cover. I've seen the edition that is shown on the websight and its a nice, properly-bound book with dust jacket. Amazon charged me for the return shipping saying that it was not their fault that I was dissatisfied with the book. (I contend.)