Jewel Mysteries I Have Known: From A Dealer's Note Book (1894)
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ISBN10: 1104773899
ISBN13: 9781104773892
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jul 17 2009
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104773892
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jul 17 2009
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jewel Mysteries I Have Known: From A Dealer�������s Note Book is a book written by Max Pemberton and published in 1894. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the author's experiences as a dealer in precious stones. The stories are drawn from Pemberton's personal experiences and are intended to be both entertaining and informative. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the trade in jewels, including the history of famous gems, the techniques used to cut and polish stones, and the various scams and swindles that are common in the industry. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with plenty of colorful characters and exciting adventures. Overall, Jewel Mysteries I Have Known is a fascinating and informative look at the world of jewel dealing in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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