The colors of history / Clive Gifford ; illustrated by Marc-Etienne Peintre.
| Author/creator | Gifford, Clive author. |
| Other author | Peintre, Marc-Étienne, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Lake Forest, CA : QEB Publishing, Inc., 2018. |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 64 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Subtitle on cover: How colors shaped the world |
| Contents | Yellows -- Reds -- Purples -- Blues -- Greens. |
| Abstract | "Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which color is made from crushed beetles? Why is the Chicago River dyed green? From vermilion to verdigris, every shade has a story to tell. Embark on a vibrant journey to discover the part each color has played in history."--Back cover. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| ISBN | 9781682973400 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1682973409 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 535.6 G3663C | ✔ Available | Place Hold |