The Heartless Stone: A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire

Zoellner, Tom

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Searching for a reason as to why a stone has created empires, ruined lives, inspired lust and emptied wallets throughout history, Tom Zoellner travelled to diamond mines in Africa, Canada, India, Brazil and Russia to discover the true worth of this shining gem.

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Picador

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Book information

ISBN:	9780312339708
Publisher:	Picador
Imprint:	Picador
Pub date:	05 Sep 2000
DEWEY:	553.82
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	340
Weight:	476g
Height:	142mm
Width:	216mm
Spine width:	28mm