Questo autore ha dedicato la sua vita alla scienza e al servizio pubblico. Il suo lavoro comprendeva la mineralogia e la collezione di minerali. Fu fondatore e presidente dei Musei delle Arti Pacifiche e un importante sostenitore dell'istituzione del carato internazionale come unità di misura per le gemme preziose. Curò anche un'importante collezione di gemme presso l'American Museum of Natural History.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by offering an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance. It may include imperfections like marks and notations due to its age. The publication aims to protect and promote important literature by offering high-quality, affordable modern editions that remain true to the original text, ensuring cultural heritage is accessible to readers.
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 contexts of gemstones in early modern England. This book will appeal to fans of Shakespeare and gemstone enthusiasts alike.
Explore the world of semi-precious stones, gems, jewelers' materials, and ornamental stones from California in this beautifully illustrated guide by George Frederick Kunz.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. Emphasizing its cultural importance, the edition aims to protect and promote literary heritage by providing an affordable, high-quality version that remains true to the original text.