Bibliograph

Indigo, in search of the color that seduced the world, Catherine E. McKinley

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Indigo, in search of the color that seduced the world, Catherine E. McKinley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

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Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Indigo

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

669754800

Responsibility statement

Catherine E. McKinley

Sub title

in search of the color that seduced the world

Summary

Symbolically associated with royalty, divinity and spirituality, indigo, a deep blue pigment which comes from the small green leaf of a parasitic shrub, has fascinating and until now untold stories steeped in history. Known as "The Devil's Dye" from its involvement in the bitter trade wars, as well as being a cornerstone in the slave trade, author McKinley's obsession and attraction to the color led her on a personal journey through nine countries of Africa to discover the power and effect indigo has had in shaping the course of history and world economics. Annotation ♭2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table Of Contents

An invitation, Ghana -- A burning heart, Ghana -- Widow's blues, Ghana -- The road to Bobo-Dialousso, Burkina Faso -- The chanel of Africa, Ghana -- Amazons, wives of the gods, and Mama Benz, Ghana/Togo/Benin -- Not everything you can own, Ivory Coast -- The beautiful one, Ghana -- Mothers of ash, Nigeria -- Blue gold and concubines, Niger -- Divine sky, Senegal and New York City -- It's never late, New York City

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