Precious Stones and Their Stories - An Article on the History of Gemstones and Their Use
Download or Read eBook Precious Stones and Their Stories - An Article on the History of Gemstones and Their Use PDF written by A. Hyatt Verrill and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : A. Hyatt Verrill |
Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 57 |
Release | : 2016-08-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473356450 |
ISBN-13 | : 1473356458 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Precious Stones and Their Stories - An Article on the History of Gemstones and Their Use by : A. Hyatt Verrill
Book excerpt: A scientific history of gemstones and crystals around the world. Featuring the origin, symbolism, and uses of various precious stones. This detailed article explores the history of gemology and crystallography and is an excellent read for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of the subjects. First published in 1939, Precious Stones and Their Stories was written by A. Hyatt Verrill, a respected nature historian.