The The history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems Kunz, George Frederick 1856-1932 creator Stevenson, Charles Hugh 1869-1943 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Book of the Pearl" by George Frederick Kunz and Charles Hugh Stevenson is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history, art, science, and industry associated with pearls, exploring their significance through various cultures and time periods. Readers can expect an in-depth examination of how pearls have been valued as gems and their influence on art, decoration, and commerce throughout history. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the historical context of pearls, emphasizing their esteemed value in ancient civilizations, particularly in the East. They trace the origins of pearls, highlighting references in ancient texts, such as the Vedas and the accounts of notable figures like Pliny. The opening portion discusses the early human fascination with pearls, their association with purity and beauty, and the way they became symbols of wealth and status across different cultures, including India, China, and the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-09-26 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Pearls NK Original publication data not identified 08029321 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63299 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63299 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134446.0 63299