Jade Fever - Hunting the Stone of Heaven (Paperback)

Beautiful, translucent and indestructible, jade has a mystique that's captivated people since Neolithic times. Stan Leaming, Canada's leading jade geologist, was fascinated by this unusual gem; he is credited with pioneering the emergence of the jade industry in British Columbia. Leaming shares his unique insight into the science and magic of jade in this passionate exploration of the green stone's development from prehistoric tool to "objet d'art." The reader is invited along with Leaming, a fascinating subject in himself, on a trip around the world as he hunts for the stone of heaven throughout BC and Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, Siberia, China, and even Down Under, where black jade is found. This book examines jade's appeal as a global industry, a divine inspiration, a medium for artistic expression and even as a precipitator of some bizarre crimes. Rockhounds casual and serious will appreciate this comprehensive celebration of jade, enhanced with maps and photographs. The 16-page colour section includes photos of jade art by Lyle Sopel, Deborah Wilson and other incredible sculptors.

General

Imprint:	Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	May 2005
First published:	May 2005
Authors:	Stan Leaming
Dimensions:	215 x 139 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-894384-85-8
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Rocks, minerals & fossils Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Mineralogy > General Promotions
LSN:	1-894384-85-7
Barcode:	9781894384858

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