Amber: Golden Gem of the Ages, is unique -- - because it describes the Baltic amber industry which has utilized amber as a gem stone throughout the ages. It also describes a variety of fossil resins, their characteristic and locations. The book also includes photos of mines dug in Bayaguana and Santiago, Dominican Republic. - It includes illustration and descriptions of outstanding amber artists as well as the leading scientists studying amber as a fossil resin.
The original version of this book was considered a definitive work-- a reference for other amber researchers and scientists. In the late 1980's modern scientific equipment revolutionized the thinking about amber. The fossil insects were studied to reveal information about evolution of the fauna and flora of prehistoric times. This book includes something for everyone studying amber from a variety of points of view. Even archaeological finds and mythological information gives amber a humanistic side since amber was used by primitive people in many cultures.
3rd Printing (W/Revisions) ed. Trade paperback. Kosciuszko Foundation (1993)
Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 289 p. Audience: General/trade.