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Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore, revised edition.


Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore, revised edition

Bruce G. Knuth

Jewelers Press

652 Meadow Creek Drive, Parachute, Colorado 81635

0964355043, $21.95

Now in a new revised and reformatted edition, Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore is an in-depth examination of the supposed mystic and magical qualities humanity has attributed to forty-six different gems throughout history. Written by jeweler, gemologist and educator Bruce G. Knuth, Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore covers writings on gems throughout history, birthstones, literature concerning gems, the entire translated text of Marbode's eleventh century gem treatise, and much more. A cross-culture treasury of legends, and a first-rate addition to mythology and folklore reference shelves.

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Date:Jun 1, 2007
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