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c o n t e n t s Acknowledgments ix Introduction. Strange, Invisible Perfumes 1 Chapter 1. Censing God: Frankincense, Censers, Churches 24 Chapter 2. Casting Selves: Rosewater, Casting Bottles, Court 42 Chapter 3. Discovering Sassafras: Sassafras, Noses, New World Environments 70 Chapter 4. Smelling Disease: Rosemary, Pomanders, Shut-in Households 97 Chapter 5. Oiled in Ambergris: Ambergris, Gloves, London’s Luxury Markets 126 Chapter 6. Bowers of Bliss: Jasmine, Potpourri Vases, Pleasure Gardens 154 Conclusion. Ephemeral Remains 182 Notes 191 Index 251 This page intentionally left blank ...

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