Stories About Famous Precious Stones

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Orpen, Adela E. (Adela Elizabeth Richards), 1855-1927

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Stories About Famous Precious Stones" by Adela E. Orpen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intriguing histories of renowned precious gems, showcasing their fascinating journeys through time, ownership, and value. Each chapter appears to focus on a specific gemstone, revealing not only their beauty but also the darker tales of theft, murder, and the lives of those who coveted them. The opening of the book introduces readers to the diamond known as the Regent, detailing its remarkable saga from its discovery by a slave in India to its extravagant transactions among various owners, including a governor and a king. It highlights the diamond's tumultuous journey, mired in bloodshed and intrigue, as it shifts from owner to owner, accompanied by dramatic events and historical figures. This narrative sets a compelling tone, promising readers rich stories of not just stones but the people and events that intertwine with them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The Regent

The Orloff

La Pelegrina

The Koh-i-nûr

The French Blue

The Braganza

The Black Prince's Ruby

The Sanci

The Great Mogul

The Austrian Yellow

A famous necklace

The Tara Brooch and the shrine of St. Patrick's Bell.

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

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

Release date is 2011-08-29