Title Page from the Book, "The Authentic Life of William McKinley"
published by the California Perfume Company

The California Perfume Company was founded because of the book business. David H. McConnell used small bottles of perfume to gain entry into the homes of prospective book buyers. As Mr. McConnell soon discovered, the bottles of perfume were definitely in higher demand than his books. In his 1903 autobiography, "The Story Of A Man Who Worked With His Heart As Well As With His Hands," Mr. McConnell chronicles his purchase of the Union Publishing House from his previous employer and that he managed it (the book publishing) himself for sometime. There has been no established date, as yet, when the book publishing business under the name of Union Publishing House was fully succeeded by the manufacturing of perfumes and toiletries under the California Perfume Company banner.

However, (at least) one book was published under California Perfume Company name: "The Authentic Life of William McKinley." According to Mr. George Gaspar, a CPC collector and historical authority, David H. McConnell and William McKinley we very close friends, and this book was Mr. McConnell's attempt at honoring the United State's 25th President following his assassination on 6 September, 1901. 

If anyone has further information related to the Union Publish House, 126 Chambers Street, NY, or the publishing of books by the California Perfume Company, please contact russell (at) californiaperfumecompany.net.

"The Authentic Life of William McKinley" was entered into the
Library of Congress in 1901

Picture of President McKinley found opposite the title page in the book,
"The Authentic Life of William McKinley"