Hope diamond : the legendary history of a cursed gem / Richard Kurin.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780060873516
- ISBN: 0060873515
- Physical Description: xii, 388 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Smithsonian Books, 2006.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Prologue -- Gift of 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 cruse -- 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
- 7 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 736.23 KUR (Text) | 36015000603403 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | 736.23 K (Text) | 0112516344275 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hudson (Fontana) | 736 KUR (Text) | 39493105726527 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mt. Airy Public Library | 739.37 KUR (Text) | 30499200566584 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Richard H. Thornton Main Library | 736.23 KURN (Text) | 42756201134670 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| South Buncombe/Skyland Library | 736.23 KUR (Text) | 0020506816063 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Southwest Brunswick Library | 736.23 KUR (Text) | 31427000337228 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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