Project Gutenberg 2020-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 338 Cattelle, Wallis Richard 1848 1912 07030808 The Pearl, its story, its charm, and its value Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Pearl, its story, its charm, and its value" by Wallis Richard Cattelle is a comprehensive exploration of pearls written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history, allure, and valuation of pearls, exploring their significance across cultures and their journey from the depths of the ocean to becoming coveted treasures. The text combines historical accounts with practical information on pearl quality and market trends, making it appealing to gem enthusiasts and historians alike. At the start of the book, Cattelle paints a vivid picture of the sea's mysterious beauty and the fascinating world of pearls beneath its surface. He introduces readers to the symbolic relationship between pearls and wealth, emphasizing the allure they have held throughout history, especially among royalty and the wealthy. The opening remarks on the natural origins of pearls set the stage for the detailed examination of their value, craftsmanship, and the intricacies involved in pearl diving and trading that unfolds throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Pearls TS Text Category: History - Other Category: Art 473184 2025-07-25T08:41:40.536231 text/html 444438 2024-10-18T07:53:15 text/html 1069174 2025-07-25T08:41:48.377144 application/epub+zip 1065870 2025-07-25T08:41:41.955169 application/epub+zip 257039 2025-07-25T08:41:41.233144 application/epub+zip 1189550 2025-07-25T08:41:52.794126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1139017 2025-07-25T08:41:47.656200 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 333116 2022-09-28T17:35:39.728850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382769 2025-07-25T08:41:39.648250 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 362885 2024-10-18T07:53:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15694 2025-07-25T08:41:52.955110 application/rdf+xml 21020 2025-07-25T08:41:41.359181 image/jpeg 2919 2025-07-25T08:41:41.296212 image/jpeg 1039949 2025-07-25T08:41:40.618215 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