Mauve by Simon Garfield
How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World
In the mid-19th century, a young chemist named William Perkin stumbled upon a vibrant purple dye while attempting to synthesize quinine, a treatment for malaria. This accidental discovery of mauveine not only revolutionized the textile industry by introducing the first synthetic dye but also marked the dawn of the modern chemical industry. The narrative delves into the scientific breakthroughs and societal transformations that followed, highlighting how this serendipitous invention influenced fashion, medicine, and technology, ultimately altering the course of history.
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- British
- Length
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- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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