A review by bettysp
Smell Detectives: An Olfactory History of Nineteenth-Century Urban America by Melanie A. Kiechle

5.0

When you actually think about the premise of this book, that smell was thought to denote the healthfulness of the air, it makes a lot of sense. I can't believe I'd never thought about it!

Keichle also includes an interesting how-to guide to make scented oils.

Overall very interesting and I would recommend to anyone interested in environmental history!