Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2011-08-29 Public domain in the USA. 289 Orpen, Adela E. (Adela Elizabeth Richards) 1855 1927 Orpen, Adela Elizabeth Richards Orpen, Mrs. Orpen, Mrs. Goddard Orpen, Mrs. G. H. 08037254 Stories About Famous Precious Stones The Regent -- The Orloff -- La Pelegrina -- The Koh-i-nûr -- The French Blue -- The Braganza -- The Black Prince's Ruby -- The Sanci -- The Great Mogul -- The Austrian Yellow -- A famous necklace -- The Tara Brooch and the shrine of St. Patrick's Bell. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Stories About Famous Precious Stones" by Adela E. Orpen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intriguing histories of renowned precious gems, showcasing their fascinating journeys through time, ownership, and value. Each chapter appears to focus on a specific gemstone, revealing not only their beauty but also the darker tales of theft, murder, and the lives of those who coveted them. The opening of the book introduces readers to the diamond known as the Regent, detailing its remarkable saga from its discovery by a slave in India to its extravagant transactions among various owners, including a governor and a king. It highlights the diamond's tumultuous journey, mired in bloodshed and intrigue, as it shifts from owner to owner, accompanied by dramatic events and historical figures. This narrative sets a compelling tone, promising readers rich stories of not just stones but the people and events that intertwine with them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gems TS Text Category: History - Other 327230 2025-08-15T07:47:46.672412 text/html 326958 2011-08-29T14:37:38 text/html 2308276 2025-08-15T07:47:55.047316 application/epub+zip 2309664 2025-08-15T07:47:50.276357 application/epub+zip 203122 2025-08-15T07:47:48.876394 application/epub+zip 2502667 2025-08-15T07:47:58.596334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2466166 2025-08-15T07:47:54.019355 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353101 2022-09-17T06:29:12.531504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289918 2025-08-15T07:47:45.279405 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 289720 2011-08-29T14:43:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 289717 2011-08-29T14:37:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20165 2025-08-15T07:47:58.743299 application/rdf+xml 16729 2025-08-15T07:47:49.391355 image/jpeg 3713 2025-08-15T07:47:49.132383 image/jpeg 112168 2011-08-29T14:44:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 2487292 2011-08-29T14:44:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 112087 2011-08-29T14:44:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 2649865 2025-08-15T07:47:46.754366 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia