Pearls

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Pearls
Authors and Contributors      By (author) W. J. Dakin
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:154
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 127
Category/GenreZoology and animal sciences
Molluscs
ISBN/Barcode 9781107616622
ClassificationsDewey:639.412
Audience
General
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 22 March 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Pearls by W. J. Dakin was first published in 1913. The book presents a biologically-focused summary of the key facts regarding pearls, pearl fishing and pearl formation.