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At the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea 13
A Pearl of Legend 25
Antiquity of the Pearl 39
The Fashion of Pearls 69
Varieties 89
Color 101
Imperfections 111
Genesis of the Pearl 127
Methods of Fishing 177
Habitat of the Pearl Oyster 199
Pearl Fisheries 211
Price 275
Imitation and Doctored Pearls 295
Facts and Fancies 311
Pearls in Literature 335
Glossary 363
General Characteristics of Pearls and Shells From the Various Fisheries 369

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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