2022 . 09 . 20
New Book Review: Scent A Natural History of Fragrance (Elise Vernon Pearlstine) 2022 + Perfume and Pollinators Draw
Elise Vernon Pearlstine spent 17 years pursuing a passionate career as a wildlife biologist, traveling and studying extensively on site, after which she embarked on the path of ethnobotany, natural perfumer and educator.
In this book she speaks with two voices: a more intimate colloquial tone and a more technical one, which blend perfectly within the pages. Ethnobotany is the heart of the book which deals with the fascinating pollinator-plant-environment relationship and which fascinates in a compelling and informative way.
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