Raymond J. L. Walters Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Gemstones and glittering minerals have fascinated people for thousands of years. Raymond J.L. Walters explores how humankind has used and exploited these stones throughout the ages and across the world, not just for their beauty, but also the magical powers many believe they possess. Myths and legends about the most popular gems, rocks and crystals are revealed and retold, and beautiful color photographs and illustrations bring the stories to life. A comprehensive reference section gives technical data on the featured stones with in-depth sections on 30 popular gem types.

Drahé kameny lidstvo odjakživa velice fascinovaly. Svou krásou a výjimečností vzbuzují v lidech posvátnou úctu již od dob faraonů. A právě toto zbožné uctívání vedlo k tomu, že je lidé během staletí opředli působivými a podmanivými mýty. V této publikaci, obohacené četnými ilustracemi jak drahých kamenů, tak šperků, které se díky nim proslavily, naleznete mnohé z těchto mýtů.

Raymond J. Walters explores how humankind has used and exploited these stones throughout the ages and across the world, not just for their beauty, but also the magical powers many believe they possess.