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

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
eBook, English, 2013
Dover Publications, 2013
1 online resource
9781306353182, 9780486142746, 1306353181, 0486142744
868272514
Print version:
DOVER BOOKS ON ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING; Title Page; BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; INTRODUCTION; I
PEARLS AMONG THE ANCIENTS; II
MEDIEVAL AND MODERN HISTORY; III
ORIGIN OF PEARLS; IV
STRUCTURE AND FORMS; V
SOURCES OF PEARLS; VI
PEARLS FROM ASIA; THE PEARL FISHERIES OF THE PERSIAN GULF; THE PEARL FISHERIES OF CEYLON; THE PEARL FISHERIES OF INDIA; THE PEARL FISHERIES OF THE RED SEA, GULF OF ADEN, ETC.; THE PEARL FISHERIES OF CHINA, JAPAN, SIBERIA, ETC.; VII
PEARLS FROM THE AFRICAN COASTS; VIII
EUROPEAN PEARL FISHERIES. PEARL FISHERIES OF THE BRITISH ISLESTHE CONTINENT OF EUROPE; IX
ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC; PEARL FISHERIES OF THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS; PEARL FISHERIES OF AUSTRALIA; PEARL FISHERIES OF THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO; X
AMERICAN PEARLS; PEARL FISHERIES OF VENEZUELA; THE PANAMA PEARL FISHERIES; THE PEARL FISHERIES OF MEXICO; AMERICAN FRESH WATERS; MISCELLANEOUS PEARL FISHERIES OF AMERICA; XI
PEARL-CULTURE AND PEARL-FARMING; XII
MYSTICAL AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF PEARLS; XIII
VALUES AND COMMERCE OF PEARLS; XIV
TREATMENT AND CARE OF PEARLS; XV
PEARLS AS USED IN ORNAMENTS AND DECORATION. XVI
FAMOUS PEARLS AND COLLECTIONSXVII
THE ABORIGINAL USE OF PEARLS, AND THEIR DISCOVERY IN MOUNDS AND GRAVES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX