The magic of jewels and charms
Material type: TextMineola, NY Dover Publications 1997Description: xv, 422p.; ill.; bibliog refs; indexContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0486296717
- GR805 .K84 1997
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Originally published: Philadelphia & London : J.B. Lippincott, 1915.
1 Magic stones and electric gems. 2 On meteorites, or celestial stones. 3 Stones of healing. 4 On the virtues of fabulous stones, concretions and fossils. 5 Snake stones and bezoars. 6 Angels and ministers of grace. 7 On the religious use of various stones. 8 Amulets: ancient, medieval, and Oriental. 9 Amulets of primitive peoples and of modern times. 10 Facts and fancies about precious stones
'...this intriguing study spans several eras and geographical areas to present a wealth of ethnological, historical and legendary material.'
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