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The Stone of Heaven by Adrian Levy, Cathy Scott-Clark (2002, Hardcover, Illustrated) 
The Stone of Heaven by Adrian Levy, Cathy Scott-Clark (2002, Hardcover, Illustrated)

 
The Stone of Heaven by Adrian Levy, Cathy Scott-Clark (2002, Hardcover, Illustrated)

Publisher: Little Brown & Co
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0316525960
ISBN-13: 9780316525961
Product ID: EPID1838230
Description: 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 K...
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Synopsis
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.

Details
Publication Date:2002-01-01
Edition Description:Illustrated

Size
Length:408 pages
Height:9.5 in
Width:6.3 in
Thickness:1.2 in
Weight:24.8 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
"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)

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