Hope diamond : the legendary history of a cursed gem
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- 2 of 2 copies available at OWWL.
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| Clyde-Savannah Public Library | 736.23 Kurin (Text) Adult Nonfiction |
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| Williamson Public Library | 736. KUR (Text) Adult Nonfiction |
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Record details
- ISBN: 0060873515 (alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xii, 388 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: [Washington, DC] : Smithsonian Books ; 2006.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-376) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue -- Gift of the nation -- Legend delivered -- The East -- Tavernier's quest -- Golconda's wealth -- Cosmic gem -- The West -- The French blue -- Insignia of the golden fleece -- Stolen crown jewel -- Revolutionary bribe -- Caroline's legacy -- Contraband -- George's trophy -- Hope's collectible -- Brunswick's obsession -- From heirloom to valuable -- Ornament of the East -- Love commodity -- Unlucky inventory -- Cartier's story -- McLean's temptation -- Modernity's cruse -- Yohe's prop -- High society talisman -- Winston's baby -- Tax deduction -- America's diamond -- Museum specimen 217868 -- National treasure -- Collection keystone -- Missing pieces? -- Pop icon -- Exorcising the curse. |
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| Subject: | Hope diamond > History. |