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How Books About Things That Changed the World… Changed the World

Decoder Ring

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This chapter recounts the remarkable journey of William Perkin, who, while trying to synthesize quinine, stumbled upon the first commercial artificial dye, mauve. It discusses the transformative effects of his discovery on the fashion industry and its wider implications for science and entrepreneurship.

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