By GEORGE FREDERICK KUNZ, A.M., PH.D., D.SC. With numerous plates in
color, doubletone and line. Decorated cloth, gilt top, in a box. $5.00
net. Half morocco, $10.00 net. Uniform in style and size with "The
Curious Lore of Precious Stones." The two volumes in a box, $10.00 net.
It will probably be a new and surely a fascinating subject to which Dr.
Kunz introduces the reader. The most primitive savage and the most highly
developed Caucasian find mystic meanings, symbols, sentiments and, above
all, beauty in jewels and precious stones; it is of this magic lore that
the distinguished author tells us. In past ages there has grown up a
great literature upon the subject--books in every language from Icelandic
to Siamese, from Sanskrit to Irish--the lore is as profound and
interesting as one can imagine. In this volume you will find the unique
information relating to the magical influence which precious stones,
amulets and crystals have been supposed to exert upon individuals and
events.