Trichocosmos: Notes historical, æsthetical, ethnological, physiological,…
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"Trichocosmos: Notes historical, æsthetical, ethnological, physiological,…." is a fascinating exploration of hair and beard culture presented as a historical and ethnological account likely crafted in the late 19th century. The text promises a deep dive into the beauty, styles, and cultural significance of hair throughout history, with references to famous literary and artistic mentions. At the start of the work, the author addresses the importance of hair as a significant adornment and
discusses the historical perspectives on styling and its relation to beauty. It begins with a poetic reflection on the aesthetic allure of hair, emphasizing how it serves as an expression of human grace and vitality. The text introduces a thematic focus on the various fashions surrounding hair and beard from antiquity to modern times, highlighting cultural practices, literary references, and artistic depictions that underline the enduring human fascination with hair as an ornament and symbol of identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Trichocosmos: Notes historical, æsthetical, ethnological, physiological, anecdotal and tonsorial, on the hair & beard |
| Alternate Title | Trichocosmos: Notes historical, aesthetical, ethnological, physiological, anecdotal and tonsorial, on the hair and beard |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Read & co,1890. |
| Credits | deaurider, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Hairdressing |
| Subject | Barbering |
| Subject | Beards |
| Subject | Hair |
| Subject | Wigs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68781 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 470 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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