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LoC No.: 08029321

Title: The Book of the Pearl
The history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems

Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Book of the Pearl" by George Frederick Kunz and Charles Hugh Stevenson is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history, art, science, and industry associated with pearls, exploring their significance through various cultures and time periods. Readers can expect an in-depth examination of how pearls have been valued as gems and their influence on art, decoration, and commerce throughout history. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the historical context of pearls, emphasizing their esteemed value in ancient civilizations, particularly in the East. They trace the origins of pearls, highlighting references in ancient texts, such as the Vedas and the accounts of notable figures like Pliny. The opening portion discusses the early human fascination with pearls, their association with purity and beauty, and the way they became symbols of wealth and status across different cultures, including India, China, and the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kunz, George Frederick, 1856-1932

Author: Stevenson, Charles Hugh, 1869-1943

EBook No.: 63299

Published: Sep 26, 2020

Downloads: 170

Language: English

Subject: Pearls

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 08029321

Title: The Book of the Pearl
The history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems

Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Book of the Pearl" by George Frederick Kunz and Charles Hugh Stevenson is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history, art, science, and industry associated with pearls, exploring their significance through various cultures and time periods. Readers can expect an in-depth examination of how pearls have been valued as gems and their influence on art, decoration, and commerce throughout history. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the historical context of pearls, emphasizing their esteemed value in ancient civilizations, particularly in the East. They trace the origins of pearls, highlighting references in ancient texts, such as the Vedas and the accounts of notable figures like Pliny. The opening portion discusses the early human fascination with pearls, their association with purity and beauty, and the way they became symbols of wealth and status across different cultures, including India, China, and the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kunz, George Frederick, 1856-1932

Author: Stevenson, Charles Hugh, 1869-1943

EBook No.: 63299

Published: Sep 26, 2020

Downloads: 170

Language: English

Subject: Pearls

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.