A Treatise On Gems, In Reference To Their Practical And Scientific Value (1838)

By Lewis Feuchtwanger

Book Overview

A Treatise On Gems, In Reference To Their Practical And Scientific Value (1838) is a comprehensive guide to the study of gems written by Lewis Feuchtwanger. The book provides a detailed examination of the practical and scientific value of gems, including their physical and chemical properties, as well as their historical and cultural significance. Feuchtwanger covers a wide range of gems, including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and many others, and provides detailed descriptions of their characteristics and uses. The book also includes information on the mining, cutting, and polishing of gems, as well as their identification and valuation. With its detailed and informative content, A Treatise On Gems is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of gems, whether as a hobby or a profession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164555219
• ISBN13: 9781164555216
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"