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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kunz, George Frederick, 1856-1932

Contributor:

Stevenson, Charles Hugh, 1869-1943

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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)

Notes:

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

Release date is 2020-09-26