Mahogany
| Author | : Jennifer L. Anderson |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 421 |
| Release | : 2012-09-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674067264 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0674067266 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (266 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mahogany by : Jennifer L. Anderson
Download or read book Mahogany written by Jennifer L. Anderson and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-17 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonial Americans were enamored with the rich colors and silky surface of mahogany. As this exotic wood became fashionable, demand for it set in motion a dark, hidden story of human and environmental exploitation. Anderson traces the path from source to sale, revealing how prosperity and desire shaped not just people’s lives but the natural world.