The Book of the Pearl: Its History, Art, Science, and Industry

Voorkant
Courier Corporation, 1 jan 2001 - 548 pagina's
This monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls. Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; fascinating facts and lore on pearl-culture and pearl-farming; the gem's mystical and medicinal properties; famous pearl collections around the world; and much more. Over 180 illustrations enhance the highly readable text, sure to intrigue any lover of gems.
 

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EAST AFRICAN PEARL FISHERIES
153
CHAPTER PAGE XI PEARLCULTURE AND PEARLFARMING
285
MYSTICAL AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF PEARLS
301
VALUES AND COMMERCE OF PEARLS
319
TREATMENT AND CARE OF PEARLS
375
PEARLS AS USED IN ORNAMENTS AND DECORATION
403
FAMOUS PEARLS AND COLLECTIONS
449
THE ABORIGINAL USE OF PEARLS AND THEIR DISCOVERY
483
IN MOUNDS AND GRAVES
485
BIBLIOGRAPHY
517
INDEX
541
225
547
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