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Sea of Pearls - The History of Pearl Fishing in Bahrain and the Gulf (Hardcover)
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Sea of Pearls - The History of Pearl Fishing in Bahrain and the Gulf (Hardcover)
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The history of pearling is inextricably linked to the history of
Bahrain, the strategically-located Gulf archipelago set amidst one
of the richest and most plentiful pearl fisheries in the world. Sea
of Pearls tells the story of pearl fishing in the Gulf, and the
role that this timeless industry played in global commerce,
fashion, urban development, political struggles and the earliest
ever long-distance maritime trade. From the 18th to 20th centuries,
the industry boomed, as pearls were fished by ever-increasing
numbers of tribesmen and townspeople to feed an expanding
international market. Bahrain was at the centre of this activity
before the industry's collapse in the early 20th century with the
introduction of cultured pearls from Japan. The influx of traders,
migrants, merchants and political advisors - each seeking to
partake in the booming trade - left an indelible mark on the Gulf,
germinating new city-states with cosmopolitan communities, which
are now the global metropolises that we know today. Launching with
the generous support of the Bahrain Authority of Culture and
Antiquities (BACA), Sea of Pearls spotlights Bahrain's
UNESCO-listed 'Pearling Path', a 3.5 km pathway taking visitors on
a journey from the oyster beds of Muharraq to the historical
merchant homes and other structures involved in the pearling
economy. Lavishly illustrated, this book covers in unprecedented
detail the history, development, impact and florescence of this
ancient industry before it died out and was eclipsed in the age of
oil. It is essential reading, not only for those wishing to
understand the historical growth and geopolitical dynamics of pearl
fishing, but also for those interested in the history and origins
of the Gulf states. It is the fascinating, seldom-told story behind
the world's enduring desire for one of humankind's most prized
precious stones.
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