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A Natural History of the Senses

of Diane Ackerman (Goodreads Author)

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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.

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  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 352 pages
  • Publisher Vintage
  • Publication Date September 10th 1991
  • First Publication June 2nd 1990
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780679735663
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Non-Fiction
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