This edition had all images removed.
Title: Leisure hours among the gems
Original Publication: United States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company,1884,pubdate 1891.
Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: The diamond -- The emerald -- The opal -- The sapphire.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Leisure Hours Among the Gems" by Augustus C. Hamlin is a detailed exploration of the various precious stones, written in the late 19th century. The work seems to delve into both the scientific and artistic significance of gems, particularly focusing on the diamond in its opening chapter. Through Hamlin's narrative, readers can anticipate a blend of natural history, mineralogy, and the cultural importance attributed to gems across civilizations. The opening of the text introduces readers to Hamlin’s passionate inquiry into the world of gems, particularly diamonds. He discusses the insights of thinkers like Rabelais and Pliny, addressing the evolving understanding of precious stones from antiquity to modern times. The author expresses his own wonder and enthusiasm for the beauty and mystery of these natural wonders, emphasizing their importance beyond mere commercial value. Hamlin set the stage for an in-depth examination of the diamond, outlining its unique characteristics, historical significance, and the various perspectives that have shaped humanity's appreciation of it over centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hamlin, Augustus C. (Augustus Choate), 1829-1905
EBook No.: 69560
Published: Dec 16, 2022
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Precious stones
Subject: Gems
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Leisure hours among the gems
Original Publication: United States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company,1884,pubdate 1891.
Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: The diamond -- The emerald -- The opal -- The sapphire.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Leisure Hours Among the Gems" by Augustus C. Hamlin is a detailed exploration of the various precious stones, written in the late 19th century. The work seems to delve into both the scientific and artistic significance of gems, particularly focusing on the diamond in its opening chapter. Through Hamlin's narrative, readers can anticipate a blend of natural history, mineralogy, and the cultural importance attributed to gems across civilizations. The opening of the text introduces readers to Hamlin’s passionate inquiry into the world of gems, particularly diamonds. He discusses the insights of thinkers like Rabelais and Pliny, addressing the evolving understanding of precious stones from antiquity to modern times. The author expresses his own wonder and enthusiasm for the beauty and mystery of these natural wonders, emphasizing their importance beyond mere commercial value. Hamlin set the stage for an in-depth examination of the diamond, outlining its unique characteristics, historical significance, and the various perspectives that have shaped humanity's appreciation of it over centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hamlin, Augustus C. (Augustus Choate), 1829-1905
EBook No.: 69560
Published: Dec 16, 2022
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Precious stones
Subject: Gems
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.