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Pearls

Gelesen von MaryAnn

(4,55 Sterne; 10 Bewertungen)

"The use of pearls as jewels and their recognition as objects of value date back into the far beyond when the histories of ancient peoples were transcribed upon papyrus. It is very likely that pearls were amongst the earliest gems known to man, and this is not surprising when one considers that the earliest dwellers by the sea probably fed upon the shellfish which produce such objects." This book was written by an Australian zoologist with a view to giving the average reader a summary of the most important facts about pearls, pearl fishing and pearl formation. (from "Pearls") (2 hr 57 min)

Chapters

Preface

2:42

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The History of Pearls

14:17

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Where Pearls are Found

9:05

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The Anatomy of the Pearl Oyster and the Structure of the Shell

29:43

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The Life History of the Pearl Oyster, and the Conditions Under Which It Lives

13:39

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Pearls

19:04

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A Ceylon Pearl Fishery

19:19

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Pearl Fisheries of Other Lands

9:38

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The Origin of Pearls

29:18

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Pearls in Jewellery and Trade, Odd Facts

12:19

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The Pearl Oyster, The Trader, and the Scientist

17:56

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Bewertungen

A little dry

(3 Sterne)

Primarily a review of all types of papers. IT is obviously dated, some of the early theories are amusing.