Book
Hope diamond : the legendary history of a cursed gem / Richard Kurin.
Record details
- ISBN: 1588344185
- ISBN: 9781588344182
- Physical Description: xii, 388 pages : illustrations, maps, genealogical tables ; 23 cm
- Edition: Smithsonian Books edition.
- Publisher: Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-376) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue. Gift to the nation -- Legend delivered -- The East. Tavernier's quest -- Golconda's wealth -- Cosmic gem -- The West. The French blue -- Insignia of the golden fleece -- Stolen crown jewel -- Revolutionary bribe -- Caroline's legacy -- Contraband -- George's trophy -- Hope's collectible -- Brunswick's obsession -- From heirloom to valuable -- Ornament of the East -- Love commodity -- Unlucky inventory -- Cartier's story -- McLean's temptation -- Modernity's curse -- Yohe's prop -- High society talisman -- Winston's baby -- Tax deduction -- America's diamond. Museum specimen 217868 -- National treasure -- Collection keystone -- Missing pieces? -- Pop icon -- Exorcising the curse. |
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| Subject: | Hope diamond > History. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Branch | 736.23 K96h 2017 (Text) | 33126022378248 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |