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The book of the pearl

Id

778

Idno

A0095

Type

Books

Title

The book of the pearl

Description

Largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls, it covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; facts and lore on pearl-culture and pearl-farmiThe book provides a large collection of data on the subject of pearls, it covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; facts and traditions on pearl-culture and pearl-farming; the gem's mystical and medicinal properties; famous pearl collections around the world; etc.

Authorship

G. Kunz & C. Stevenson

Authenticity

Table of contents

Citation

Kunz, George F. & Charles H. Stevenson (1908) The Book of the Pearl. The history, art, science and industry of the Queen gems; The Century Co.; New York

Language

English

Url

Open

Length

Width

High