Name/Title
The Realms of GoldEntry/Object ID
1993.8.19Description
Realms of Gold, The. This book covers aspects of the long story of gold and its persistent importance to man. Covered are: the ceremonial role of gold as the necessary material of royal crowns and sacred objects; gold fields and mines; stories of gold strikes, robberies and smuggling; and of searches for lost treasure. Italy, Russia, and India have stories to tell. The author also examines the monetary use of gold--from the coins of Alexander the Great to the dollar today.
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Gold--HistoryBook Details
Author
Ray VickerPlace Published
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkDate Published
1975Call No.
Jewelry VIISBN
0-684-14269-4LCCN
75-2364Notes
Copy No.: 1Condition
Overall Condition
Excellent