Gemlore : ancient secrets and modern myths from the stone age to the rock age /
Covers particular gemstones, discussing the natural history of the stone, including where the gem is found, its value, and its use; the role the gem has played in history; and the myths, powers, and legends that have attached to the stone over the centuries.
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Autor principal: | |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
Publicado: |
Westport, Conn. :
Greenwood Press,
©2008.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | Covers particular gemstones, discussing the natural history of the stone, including where the gem is found, its value, and its use; the role the gem has played in history; and the myths, powers, and legends that have attached to the stone over the centuries. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xxii, 205 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780313344060 031334406X 1282340921 9781282340923 9786612340925 6612340924 |