Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Pearls by W. J. Dakin was first published in 1913. The book presents a biologically-focused summary of the key facts regarding pearls, pearl fishing and pearl formation.
By:
W. J. Dakin
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 170g
ISBN: 9781107616622
ISBN 10: 110761662X
Pages: 154
Publication Date: 22 March 2012
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface; 1. The history of pearls; 2. Where pearls are found; 3. The anatomy of the pearl oyster and the structure of its shell; 4. The life history of the pearl oyster, and the conditions under which it lives; 5. Pearls; 6. A Ceylon pearl fishery; 7. Pearl fisheries of other lands; 8. The origin of pearls; 9. Pearls in jewellery and trade, odd facts; 10. The pearl oyster, the trader, and the scientist; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.
