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100	1		_aOrpen, Adela E. _q(Adela Elizabeth Richards), _d1855-1927
245	1	0	_aStories About Famous Precious Stones
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-08-29
505	0		_aThe Regent -- The Orloff -- La Pelegrina -- The Koh-i-nûr -- The French Blue -- The Braganza -- The Black Prince's Ruby -- The Sanci -- The Great Mogul -- The Austrian Yellow -- A famous necklace -- The Tara Brooch and the shrine of St. Patrick's Bell.
508			_aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Stories About Famous Precious Stones" by Adela E. Orpen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intriguing histories of renowned precious gems, showcasing their fascinating journeys through time, ownership, and value. Each chapter appears to focus on a specific gemstone, revealing not only their beauty but also the darker tales of theft, murder, and the lives of those who coveted them. The opening of the book introduces readers to the diamond known as the Regent, detailing its remarkable saga from its discovery by a slave in India to its extravagant transactions among various owners, including a governor and a king. It highlights the diamond's tumultuous journey, mired in bloodshed and intrigue, as it shifts from owner to owner, accompanied by dramatic events and historical figures. This narrative sets a compelling tone, promising readers rich stories of not just stones but the people and events that intertwine with them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGems
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37239
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