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Book Description
Diane Ackerman's lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in New York, along with dissertations on kisses and tattoos, sadistic cuisine and the music played by the planet Earth. "Delightful . . . gives the rContinue
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- English Books
- Paperback 352 Pages
- Edition: Reprint
- ISBN-10: 0679735666
- ISBN-13: 9780679735663
- Publisher: Vintage
- Pub date: Sep 10, 1991
- Dimensions: 1290 mm x 839 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
- Also available as: Hardcover and Audio Cassette
- In other languages: other languages
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| 9780679735663 | Paperback | $15.95 | $11.48 | bn.com |
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This was a beautifully written, informative book about the five senses. Ackerman's descriptive writing kept me engaged and I enjoyed learning about the different ways we perceive the world.
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