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The Story Of Diamonds

The Story Of Diamonds

Austin, A. C.
Mercer, Marion
Shipley, Robert M.

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ISBN10: 1163819131
ISBN13: 9781163819135
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Diamonds is a comprehensive book by A. C. Austin that delves into the fascinating history of diamonds. The book begins by discussing the geological processes that create diamonds, and then moves on to explore the many ways in which diamonds have been used throughout history. From ancient times to the present day, diamonds have been prized for their beauty, rarity, and symbolic significance.The book covers the discovery of diamonds in various parts of the world, including India, South Africa, and Brazil. It also explores the diamond trade and the many famous diamonds that have been found over the years, such as the Hope Diamond and the Koh-i-Noor.The Story of Diamonds also examines the social and cultural impact of diamonds, including their role in marriage proposals and the diamond industry's impact on the environment and on the lives of those who work in the mines.Overall, The Story of Diamonds is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and significance of one of the world's most beloved gemstones.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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