Project Gutenberg 2013-09-13 Public domain in the USA. 961 Jones, William, F.S.A. Finger-ring lore : $b historical, legendary, anecdotal 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.) "Finger-ring Lore: Historical, Legendary, Anecdotal" by William Jones is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the cultural significance of rings throughout history, exploring their use in various societies and the rich lore surrounding them. It encompasses a wide array of topics including ring superstitions, ecclesiastical usages, and the artistry involved in ring-making, appealing to those interested in archaeology, history, and social customs. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a deep exploration of the significance of rings from ancient times to the present day. Jones acknowledges his initial intention to focus solely on ring superstitions but found a wealth of intriguing information on the topic of rings themselves. Through anecdotes and historical references, he illustrates the diverse materials and craftsmanship of rings, linking them to notable historical figures and events, while also emphasizing the emotional and symbolic meanings they held in different cultures. The opening chapters provide a foundation for understanding how rings have served not just as adornments, but also as representations of power, promises, and personal connections through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43707/43707-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rings NK Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1127874 2025-08-17T14:36:39.384830 text/html 1091111 2024-10-23T18:33:17 text/html 8478203 2025-08-17T14:37:07.252814 application/epub+zip 8489739 2025-08-17T14:36:47.990776 application/epub+zip 497632 2025-08-17T14:36:43.714836 application/epub+zip 8768865 2025-08-17T14:37:16.666716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8663690 2025-08-17T14:37:00.537701 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 708805 2022-09-20T03:33:15.083972 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 934122 2025-08-17T14:36:35.531863 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 914280 2024-10-23T18:33:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16110 2025-08-17T14:37:16.867644 application/rdf+xml 16746 2025-08-17T14:36:43.932777 image/jpeg 2632 2025-08-17T14:36:43.825809 image/jpeg 7408107 2025-08-17T14:36:40.116797 application/octet-stream application/zip 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