This stunning book, blending travel writing, history, and a glimpse into the world of perfumery, explores every aspect of frankincense.

Frankincense: Oman's Gift to the World

Frankincense: Oman's Gift to the World


By Juliet Highet
Oman is the land of frankincense. Indeed, three ancient Omani cities connected with the frankincense trade were recently named UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The history and value of the resin, once as important to the ancient Arabian world as oil is now, is not widely appreciated today.
This stunning book, blending travel writing, history, and a glimpse into the world of perfumery, explores every aspect of these fragrant, ivory-colored "pearls," from frankincense's harvesting beneath the barks of desert trees, through the vital role it played in the culture of the old Middle East, to its use today in aromatherapy and perfume.
Includes hundreds of color photographs illustrating the cultivation and preparation of frankincense today along the historic incense routes. Artworks and maps reveal how this luxury item was so crucial to the economy and life of Arabia for thousands of years. 175 pages. 2006.
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