A book introducing the materials that defined the earliest stages of human development. Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History is a beautifully presented guide to the minerals that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. There is a separate entry for each material, and they are all listed alphabetically

Highlights

• SYNOPSIS: The jewelry book is a beautifully illustrated guide to the minerals that have shaped and characterized our lives. Each entry gives a fascinating perspective on the scope and pace of human development and the dangers posed by our exploitation of Earth's resources
• LANGUAGE: This gemstone book is in the English language as it is one of the global languages to enjoy reading the history of minerals
• ATTRACTIVE LAYOUT: This jewelry history book is beautifully illustrated with pictures and diagrams, and some of the additional snippets of information are included in separate boxes, which adds variety to the layout of the pages
• EASY TO UNDERSTAND: The book is well written in a style that is easy to read and understand, and the entries range from two to eight pages in length, which makes it easy to dip in and out
• PERFECT GIFT: Needless to say, it makes an excellent gift for everyone with a fondness for the history of jewellery and minerals. This book is a must to add to your bookshelf
• AUTHOR: The book is written by Eric Chaline
• PAGE COUNT: 224
• DIMENSIONS: 6.75 inches (Length) x 0.75 inches (Width) x 9 inches (Height)