Author: Fred Ward
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781887651158
Category : Emeralds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Emeralds
Author: Fred Ward
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781887651158
Category : Emeralds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781887651158
Category : Emeralds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mining for Emeralds
Author: Elizabeth Krajnik
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1538328283
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Readers will be mesmerized by this fascinating text about glittering, green emeralds. The book unlocks the mystery of how emeralds form, and sheds light on the mining and refining processes, the gem's properties, and its main uses. Dazzling photographs of the gleaming gemstones will enthuse readers. This intriguing take on curricular subject matter is the perfect supplement to elementary life science education.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1538328283
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Readers will be mesmerized by this fascinating text about glittering, green emeralds. The book unlocks the mystery of how emeralds form, and sheds light on the mining and refining processes, the gem's properties, and its main uses. Dazzling photographs of the gleaming gemstones will enthuse readers. This intriguing take on curricular subject matter is the perfect supplement to elementary life science education.
Colour of Paradise
Author: Kris E. Lane
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 030016470X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Among the magnificent gems and jewels left behind by the great Islamic empires, emeralds stand out for their size and prominence. For the Mughals, Ottomans, and Safavids green was—as it remains for all Muslims—the color of Paradise, reserved for the Prophet Muhammad and his descendants. Tapping a wide range of sources, Kris Lane traces the complex web of global trading networks that funneled emeralds from backland South America to populous Asian capitals between the sixteenth and the eighteenth centuries. Lane reveals the bloody conquest wars and forced labor regimes that accompanied their production. It is a story of trade, but also of transformations—how members of profoundly different societies at opposite ends of the globe assigned value to a few thousand pounds of imperfectly shiny green rocks.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 030016470X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Among the magnificent gems and jewels left behind by the great Islamic empires, emeralds stand out for their size and prominence. For the Mughals, Ottomans, and Safavids green was—as it remains for all Muslims—the color of Paradise, reserved for the Prophet Muhammad and his descendants. Tapping a wide range of sources, Kris Lane traces the complex web of global trading networks that funneled emeralds from backland South America to populous Asian capitals between the sixteenth and the eighteenth centuries. Lane reveals the bloody conquest wars and forced labor regimes that accompanied their production. It is a story of trade, but also of transformations—how members of profoundly different societies at opposite ends of the globe assigned value to a few thousand pounds of imperfectly shiny green rocks.
Incredible Emeralds
Author: Amy B. Rogers
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534523030
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Due to their striking green color, emeralds are highly prized as a beautiful addition to all kinds of jewelry. They have been used for thousands of years, especially by the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Over time, technology has changed the way these gems are extracted from the earth and shaped into glittering jewels. Through accessible text and enlightening fact boxes, readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald jewelry. Full-color photographs display the dazzling beauty of emeralds.
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534523030
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Due to their striking green color, emeralds are highly prized as a beautiful addition to all kinds of jewelry. They have been used for thousands of years, especially by the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Over time, technology has changed the way these gems are extracted from the earth and shaped into glittering jewels. Through accessible text and enlightening fact boxes, readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald jewelry. Full-color photographs display the dazzling beauty of emeralds.
The Gem Hunter
Author: Gary W. Bowersox
Publisher: GeoVision, Inc.
ISBN: 9780974732312
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
This is the story of one man's endeavor to discover precious gems and to lead a life filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures. He finds it all in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan but not without risking his life. In this book Gary W. Bowersox spins his tales of thirty two years of discovery both introspective and worldwide. Along the way he encounters danger and intrigue as he builds lasting friendships. He has traded gems and stories with Afghan miners, ethnic peoples, freedom fighters, government officials, scientist, and on a few occasions, international spies.
Publisher: GeoVision, Inc.
ISBN: 9780974732312
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
This is the story of one man's endeavor to discover precious gems and to lead a life filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures. He finds it all in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan but not without risking his life. In this book Gary W. Bowersox spins his tales of thirty two years of discovery both introspective and worldwide. Along the way he encounters danger and intrigue as he builds lasting friendships. He has traded gems and stories with Afghan miners, ethnic peoples, freedom fighters, government officials, scientist, and on a few occasions, international spies.
Mining in the Americas
Author: Helmut Waszkis
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
ISBN: 1845699084
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Twenty years of work went into the writing of this: the first book to cover the history of mines and mining in North and South America. The text is enlivened by sketches of many miners the author got to know over the decades.
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
ISBN: 1845699084
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Twenty years of work went into the writing of this: the first book to cover the history of mines and mining in North and South America. The text is enlivened by sketches of many miners the author got to know over the decades.
GEMS OF HIDDENITE, NORTH CAROLINA
Author: MARK IVAN. JACOBSON
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781476684697
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9781476684697
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Emeralds
Author: Ronald Ringsrud
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Emeralds
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Emeralds
Languages : en
Pages :
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Rummaging for Rubies
Author: Heather Moore Niver
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508164207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Readers will be awe-struck by this stunning book about the brilliant, blood-red gems called rubies. The text meets Next Generation Science Standards, featuring thorough analyses of the properties of rubies, the geological processes that form them, and the environmental impacts of ruby mining. This creative spin on curricular subject matter is sure to motivate emerging scientists both in and out of the classroom.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508164207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Readers will be awe-struck by this stunning book about the brilliant, blood-red gems called rubies. The text meets Next Generation Science Standards, featuring thorough analyses of the properties of rubies, the geological processes that form them, and the environmental impacts of ruby mining. This creative spin on curricular subject matter is sure to motivate emerging scientists both in and out of the classroom.
Emeralds of Pakistan
Author: A.H. Kazmi
Publisher: Springer
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Publisher: Springer
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description