Pearls


Leído por MaryAnn

(4.5 stars; 10 reviews)

"The use of pearls as jewels and their recognition as objects of value date back into the far beyond when the histories of ancient peoples were transcribed upon papyrus. It is very likely that pearls were amongst the earliest gems known to man, and this is not surprising when one considers that the earliest dwellers by the sea probably fed upon the shellfish which produce such objects." This book was written by an Australian zoologist with a view to giving the average reader a summary of the most important facts about pearls, pearl fishing and pearl formation. (from "Pearls") (2 hr 57 min)

Capítulos

Preface 2:42 Leído por MaryAnn
The History of Pearls 14:17 Leído por MaryAnn
Where Pearls are Found 9:05 Leído por MaryAnn
The Anatomy of the Pearl Oyster and the Structure of the Shell 29:43 Leído por MaryAnn
The Life History of the Pearl Oyster, and the Conditions Under Which It Lives 13:39 Leído por MaryAnn
Pearls 19:04 Leído por MaryAnn
A Ceylon Pearl Fishery 19:19 Leído por MaryAnn
Pearl Fisheries of Other Lands 9:38 Leído por MaryAnn
The Origin of Pearls 29:18 Leído por MaryAnn
Pearls in Jewellery and Trade, Odd Facts 12:19 Leído por MaryAnn
The Pearl Oyster, The Trader, and the Scientist 17:56 Leído por MaryAnn

Reseñas

A little dry


(3 stars)

Primarily a review of all types of papers. IT is obviously dated, some of the early theories are amusing.