"Explore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern times. Revered around the world, turquoise is a mineral with two histories: that of its formation and that of the people who have mined, traded, and treasured it. Turquoise is an icon of ancient civilizations and especially of the desert regions where it most famously appears. Uncover the history and the secrets of this coveted gemstone in Turquoise. Written by Dan R. Lynch with Bob Lynch, the authors of several books about rocks and minerals, this is the definitive guide to the sky-blue stone"--…mehr
"Explore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern times. Revered around the world, turquoise is a mineral with two histories: that of its formation and that of the people who have mined, traded, and treasured it. Turquoise is an icon of ancient civilizations and especially of the desert regions where it most famously appears. Uncover the history and the secrets of this coveted gemstone in Turquoise. Written by Dan R. Lynch with Bob Lynch, the authors of several books about rocks and minerals, this is the definitive guide to the sky-blue stone"--Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Dan R. Lynch is an author and photographer who has written more than 20 field guides, monographs, and children’s books, covering a wide range of topics in the geological sciences. Born and raised on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior, Dan learned the nuances of rock and mineral identification first-hand, both on the stony beaches and in his parents’ rock shop, Agate City, in Two Harbors. In his years at the shop, he found that he had a knack for explaining complex topics like rock and mineral formation, putting them in simpler terms for eager novices. Combining this skill with his love of photography and his hands-on background in geology, Dan has written several books in which he guides readers through all aspects of a topic, always starting at the beginning to ensure everyone has a solid foundation for understanding the more technical details that follow. In this way, he hopes to foster an appreciation for the earth beneath our feet, counteract online misinformation, and convey to readers the profound importance of science. Dan lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife and son, where he works as a classical numismatist and writer.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction Part 1: The Natural History of Turquoise How Turquoise Forms Where in the World Is Turquoise Finding Turquoise Identifying Turquoise Naturally Occurring Turquoise Look-alikes Part 2: The Human History of Turquoise A World History in Turquoise Mysticism, Beliefs, and Legends Uses of Turquoise Human-made Turquoise Look-alikes Buying Turquoise Caring for Turquoise The Future of Turquoise Bibliography Index About the Authors
Introduction Part 1: The Natural History of Turquoise How Turquoise Forms Where in the World Is Turquoise Finding Turquoise Identifying Turquoise Naturally Occurring Turquoise Look-alikes Part 2: The Human History of Turquoise A World History in Turquoise Mysticism, Beliefs, and Legends Uses of Turquoise Human-made Turquoise Look-alikes Buying Turquoise Caring for Turquoise The Future of Turquoise Bibliography Index About the Authors
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