Every culture has developed its own lore of rocks. From the stones
of Aaron's breastplate to the foundational rocks of the New
Jerusalem, from the creation tales of South America to the blood
stones of Burma, gems have taken their place in the mythology and
magic of the human race. This book details the lore attached to
particular gems. Each chapter covers a particular stone and
discusses the gem's geological, historical, mythical, and legendary
qualities. A valuable resource for anyone researching symbols,
myth, history, or literature, this book also helps science students
understand the humanistic context of gemstones and offers social
studies students a fascinating view of gems in world cultures. Each
chapter covers a particular gemstone, such as diamonds, rubies,
sapphires, and emeralds. It also covers organic gems, such as
pearl, coral, and amber. The chapters discuss the natural history
of the stone, including where the gem is found, its value, and its
use; the role the gem has played in history, especially for certain
famous stones such as the Hope Diamond; and the myths, powers, and
legends that have attached to the stone over the centuries. Science
students will appreciate the humanistic context the book offers for
gemstones, while social studies students will appreciate its
consideration of gems across times and places. Students of
literature and the arts will welcome the book's attention to gems
as symbols, and general readers will find it a fascinating guide to
the lore and legend of precious stones.
General
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
June 2008 |
| First published: |
June 2008 |
| Authors: |
Diane Morgan
|
| Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
232 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-34405-3 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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| LSN: |
0-313-34405-1 |
| Barcode: |
9780313344053 |
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