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Pearl Islands /

The story of the pearl is a tumultuous tale that dates back to the birth of civilisation. The magical allure and unearthly lustre of this Queen of Gems seduced the rich and powerful, holding them spellbound for centuries. As the passion for the gems escalated, so did the status of the island of Bahr...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Brett, Caroline (Producer, Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Amsterdam : Off the Fence, 2013.
Series:World history in video
Subjects:
Pearl divers.
Pearl fisheries.
Pearls.
Beads.
Pêcheurs de perles.
Perles > Pêche commerciale.
Perles.
Beads
Pearl divers
Pearl fisheries
Pearls
documentary film.
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Documentaires.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:The story of the pearl is a tumultuous tale that dates back to the birth of civilisation. The magical allure and unearthly lustre of this Queen of Gems seduced the rich and powerful, holding them spellbound for centuries. As the passion for the gems escalated, so did the status of the island of Bahrain - the source of the world's finest pearls.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed May 27, 2015).
Physical Description:1 online resource (48 min.).
Playing Time:00:48:00