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The Amazing Influence and Trade of Alum Across the Ages
by Sydney Thorne
Price: $36.95
ISBN: 9781036101084
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Pub Date: 2024-09-02
Format: Hardcover
Imprint: Pen and Sword History
240 Pages
An exploration of the vital but overlooked role of alum in global trade, dye production, and historical events spanning centuries.Never heard of alum? You’re not alone.Yet, for centuries, alum was...
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