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George Frederick Kunz
Discover the magical properties of gemstones with this definitive work by America's first professional gemologist, George Frederick Kunz, presented in a luxurious hardback gift edition with gilded page edges.
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Discover the magical and practical properties of gemstones with this classic work by America's first professional gemologist, George Frederick Kunz, presented in a luxurious hardback gift edition with gilded page…
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
First published in 1913, this book explores the cultural significance of gemstones throughout history and across various cultures. Kunz, a renowned gemologist, offers a wealth of information on the properties…
American Gems and Precious Stones is a comprehensive guide to the various gems and minerals found in the United States, written by George Frederick Kunz in 1883. Kunz was a…
""Folklore of Precious Stones"" is a book written by George Frederick Kunz in 1894. The book explores the various myths, legends, and beliefs associated with precious stones throughout history. Kunz…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off…
Discover the fascinating world of gems and precious stones with this detailed, comprehensive guide. Learn about the occurrence, value, history, and archeology of North America's most precious stones, and gain…
THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Curious Lore of Precious Stones, by George Frederick Kunz. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131432.
The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books…
Comprehensive compendium explores aspects of jewels, gems, stones, superstitions and astrological lore – from stones with healing powers to the religious use of amulets.
THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Curious Lore of Precious Stones, by George Frederick Kunz. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131432.
This book offers a fascinating exploration of the references to precious stones found in Shakespeare's works. Kunz's commentary covers a wide range of topics, including mineralogy, symbolism, and the social…
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
This book delves into the use of gemstones in Shakespeare's writing, exploring their cultural and symbolic significance. A fascinating exploration of the details in Shakespeare's work, this book will be…
Comprehensive compendium explores aspects of jewels, gems, stones, superstitions and astrological lore from stones with healing powers to the religious use of amulets.
A description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination, crystal gazing, birthstones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary…
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition.
Treating of the known references of precious stones in Shakespeare’s works, with comments as to the origin of his material, the knowledge of the poet concerning precious stones, and references…
Jewels, gems, stones, superstitions and astrological lore are all so interwoven in history that to treat of either of them alone would mean to break the chain of association linking…
The talismanic influences of the stones associated with the planets & also with the signs of the zodiac is closely connected with the early ideas regarding the formation of precious…
This foundational study of gemstone lore presents a comprehensive history of precious and semi-precious stones and their purported properties. Author George Frederick Kunz reveals a treasure trove of thoroughly researched…
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1916 Edition.
