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The Stone of Heaven: Unearthing the Secret History of Imperial Green Jade by Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy (2003, Paperback, Reprint)
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The dark history of a precious gemstone, this book looks back to the historic ravages that jadeite created in the wake of its discovery. Found in only one earthly spot--Burma-...Read more
The Stone of Heaven: Unearthing the Secret History of Imperial Green Jade by Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy (2003, Paperback, Reprint)
Author: Adrian Levy, Cathy Scott-ClarkPublisher: Back Bay BooksLanguage: English
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The dark history of a precious gemstone, this book looks back to the historic ravages that jadeite created in the wake of its discovery. Found in only one earthly spot--Burma--this gem has held the rapacious appetites of people such as Kublai Khan. Today, jadeite is mined in horrific conditions, with heroin as the main commodity and AIDS rampant among the small community of its miners.
Publisher's Note
A compelling and richly textured journey to Burma into the heart of Imperial Green Jade, the rare and stunning stone more precious than diamonds, interconnects the modern story of the miners of jadeite who are dying of AIDS because they are being paid in the form of heroin with the mythology and secret history of this unusual jewel that goes back to the Burmese court.
Industry Reviews
"Initially thrilling and ultimately horrifying....Levy and Scott-Clark carry a compelling story back from the depth of a true circle of hell."
Kirkus Reviews (10/15/2001)
The dark history of a precious gemstone, this book looks back to the historic ravages that jadeite created in the wake of its discovery. Found in only one earthly spot--Burma--this gem has held the rapacious appetites of people such as Kublai Khan. Today, jadeite is mined in horrific conditions, with heroin as the main commodity and AIDS rampant among the small community of its miners.
| Key Details | |
| Author: | Adrian Levy, Cathy Scott-Clark |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Back Bay Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| ISBN-10: | 0316095583 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780316095587 |
| Additional Details | |
| Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | |
| Height: | 5.5 in |
| Width: | 8.3 in |
| Thickness: | 1 in |
| Weight: | 14.4 oz |
Publisher's Note
A compelling and richly textured journey to Burma into the heart of Imperial Green Jade, the rare and stunning stone more precious than diamonds, interconnects the modern story of the miners of jadeite who are dying of AIDS because they are being paid in the form of heroin with the mythology and secret history of this unusual jewel that goes back to the Burmese court.
Industry Reviews
Kirkus Reviews (10/15/2001)
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