![]() ![]() In the mid-19th century, a chemist called William Perkin accidentally discovered a new colour. Simon Garfield has made a career out of writing the most micro of microhistories, and if you’re not familiar with his work, start with Mauve: How One Man Invented a Colour that Changed the World. ![]() Mauve: How One Man Invented a Colour That Changed the World by simon garfield And if you prefer fiction, Kang has also written the medical-inspired novel: A Beautiful Poison. Lydia Kang’s dry wit combined with scientific explanations lifts this from jaw-dropping drive-by reading to jaw-dropping required reading. Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia KangĪ bit like the Horrible Histories for adults but without the catchy theme, Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything is a gleefully gruesome look at the the history of miracle “cures”. Also there’s a section on ‘bog butter’ (yes, butter found in bogs) that will haunt your dreams. Elaine Khosrova has done her research and the book includes recipes from the pastry chef author which I can only read and weep, but the rest of you will probably love. But! Butter: A Rich History transcends dietary requirements in an utterly (butterly) fascinating history. ![]() Right, so this might not seem an obvious choice for someone who wrote about her favourite vegan cookbooks. By signing up you agree to our terms of use butter: a rich history by Elaine Khosrova Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. ![]()
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