The Heartless Stone: A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire
Tom Zoellner
An American Library Association Notable Book When he proposed to his girlfriend, Tom Zoellner gave what is expected of every American man--a diamond engagement ring. But when the relationship broke apart, he was left with a used diamond that began to haunt him. His obsession carried him around the globe; from the "blood diamond" rings of Africa; to the sweltering polishing factories of India; to mines above the Arctic Circle; to illegal diggings in Brazil; to the London headquarters of De Beers, the secretive global colossus that has dominated the industry for more than a century and permanently carved the phrase "A diamond is forever" on the psyche. An adventure story in the tradition of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief, The Heartless Stone is a voyage into the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem.
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Tahun:
2007
Penerbit:
Picador
Bahasa:
english
Halaman:
348
ISBN 10:
0312339704
ISBN 13:
9780312339708
File:
PDF, 2.53 MB
IPFS:
,
english, 2007
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Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master
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