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Author : Sarah Maria Burnham
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Precious Stones in Nature, Art, and Literature written by Sarah Maria Burnham and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : S. M. Burnham
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ISBN 13 : 9781332347247
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (472 download)
Download or read book Precious Stones in Nature, Art, and Literature (Classic Reprint) written by S. M. Burnham and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Precious Stones in Nature, Art, and Literature In the preparation of the work on "Precious Stones," use has been made of all the assistance within reach of the author obtained from writers expressly discoursing upon this topic, from general literature, and from works exclusively scientific. The subject covers a wide field, and is one about which, on some points, there is considerable difference of opinion; therefore, the difficulty of arriving at the truth is much greater than where there is more concurrence of views, and more agreement in the statements of what are claimed to be historical facts. Very few American works on precious stones exist, and those that have been published are generally limited in the number of species described; while nothing, or only very meagre accounts have been given to American gems by foreign authors. The most complete list of native gems is by Mr. George F. Kunz, mineralogist and gem-expert, employed by Messrs. Tiffany and Company, New York, published in the United States Geological Surveys, under the superintendence of Mr. Albert Williams, Jr. The author very gratefully acknowledges the assistance generously offered by Mr. Kunz, who examined parts of the manuscript, and suggested several improvements, more especially in the scientific and practical portions of the work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Charles William King
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Natural History of Gems Or Decorative Stones written by Charles William King and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Meyer D. Rothschild
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ISBN 13 : 9781332734535
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (345 download)
Download or read book A Hand-Book of Precious Stones (Classic Reprint) written by Meyer D. Rothschild and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Hand-Book of Precious Stones The changes of fashion have much to do with determining the market value of precious stones. Amethysts, topazes, cat's-eyes, aquamarines, alexandrites, and even emeralds and opals have been eagerly. Sought for at times and then again neglected for other gems, causing a sensible difference in the value of these stones. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Marcell N. Smith
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265348161
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (481 download)
Download or read book Diamonds, Pearls and Precious Stones written by Marcell N. Smith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Diamonds, Pearls and Precious Stones: Where They Are Found, How Cut, and Made Ready for Use in the Jeweler's Art, Their Composition and Value The purpose Of this book has been primarily to give assistance to the employees of the Smith Patterson Company in understanding more fully the diamond, pearl, and colored gem business by giving them, in a condensed and accurate form, information that the writer con siders useful. Although he is aware that many larger works already exist which cover the field in a most excellent and comprehensive manner, yet from the very fact that there is such an excellent body of gem literature, it is often hard to obtain a concise and accurate idea of the most interesting points in this field Without the labor of extensive study. The object of the writer has been to present the most important facts concerning the nature of diamonds, pearls, and other gems, and the most interesting aspects in the work of discover ing and cutting or preparing gems for the arts, and to give such facts as will be of interest not only to the man in the business, but also to many admirers of precious stones. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : S. M. Burnham
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781018232645
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (326 download)
Download or read book Precious Stones in Nature, Art, and Literature written by S. M. Burnham and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Frank B. Wade
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780260414663
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (146 download)
Download or read book A Text-Book of Precious Stones written by Frank B. Wade and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Text-Book of Precious Stones: For Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public In planning and in writing the book, every effort has been made to teach the fundamental principles and methods in use for identifying precious stones, in as natural an order as pos sible. This has been done in the belief that the necessary information will thus be much more readily acquired by the busy gem merchant or jeweler than would have been the case had the material been arranged in the usual sys tematic order. The latter is of advantage for quick reference after the fundamentals of the subject have been mastered. It is hoped. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Helen Barlett Bridgman
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ISBN 13 : 9781332130641
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (36 download)
Download or read book Gems (Classic Reprint) written by Helen Barlett Bridgman and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Gems Gems in their appeal are like the stars. They enchant the eye, they stir the imagination. Then, as with cats and clocks, they are "company." A valuable stone is the one thing that endures. Lace is soon a rag, velvet impossible, flowers dead; but a jewel, if treated kindly, lives forever. It is indeed almost as indestructible as truth or a mighty love. The very word evokes a picture. Is there a richer syllable than "gem"? With the jeweler it means the finest of its kind. But the scholars say a gem, whether of emerald or quartz, is not a gem unless engraved. Other times, other manners. These days the art of gem engraving scarcely exists, while precious stones are everywhere. Before a fine specimen, "gem" leaps to the lips involuntarily. It is suggested that the business classification be known as gemology in distinction from the mineralogy of science. Treatises on gems, comparatively few, difficult of access, generally reference books, are often tough reading. The scientist may be great and useful, but for the neophyte he has scant regard. It seemed as if a small volume, depicting in simple words the salient features of precious stones, garnering from the huge harvest of research the easily assimilable, might not come amiss. If we cannot know all, let us at least grasp something from that vast world of interesting facts to which so many women who wear jewels and men who buy and sell them seem indifferent. Gems have many sides, and even laymen may attain a few. Nothing is more bewildering to the beginner than the manner in which the various mineral families masquerade in one another's clothing. It would be no trick at all were the garnet always red, the sapphire always blue, the topaz always yellow, as at first we suppose. Nature seems positively to enjoy playing pranks which turn all preconceived notions topsy-turvy. Increasing experience confers that sixth sense which gradually distinguishes one family from another. Yet even experts, to be absolutely sure, must sometimes resort to scientific tests. These are the triumphs of modem times over the simple file of the ancients. Now, hardness, specific gravity, refraction, dispersion, dichroicism, by means of delicate and often inexpensive instruments, can precisely be determined. To own a few good stones is an education. Like pictures, their qualities come out only in close association. A judiciously purchased collection may prove a good investment. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : W. R. Cattelle
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780656830862
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)
Download or read book Precious Stones written by W. R. Cattelle and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-18 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Precious Stones: A Book of Reference for Jewellers The difference between an Oriental and a quartz cat's-eye is unmistakable after the first introduction: the texture of the Oriental appears finer, the colors softer, the lustre harder. The green of the emerald is not approached by any other stone, though there are some remarkable imitations made. The doublet imitations Of this stone are not good; the color is dark and murky. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Edwin W. Streeter
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781332028399
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (283 download)
Download or read book Precious Stones and Gems written by Edwin W. Streeter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Precious Stones and Gems: Their History, Sources and Characteristics In determining the value of gems, it must be borne in mind that a perfect stone is never met with; and that probably not even ten per cent. Of the stones which are brought into commerce are really of fine quality. Much study and attention will be required to attain a thorough knowledge of the properties and appearance of gems but the subject is to most persons of culture one of singular interest, and with the tests mentioned in the Appendix (p. A little study will generally enable the observer to distinguish the true from the false. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : George Frederick Herbert Smith
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331600766
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Gem-Stones and Their Distinctive Characters (Classic Reprint) written by George Frederick Herbert Smith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Gem-Stones and Their Distinctive Characters Eauty, durability, and rarity: such are the three cardinal Virtues of a perfect gem-stone. Stones lacking any Of them cannot aspire to a high place in the ranks Of precious stones, although it does not necessarily follow that they are of no use for ornamental purposes. The case of pearl, which, though not properly included among gem-stones, being directly produced by living agency, yet holds an honoured place in jewellery, constitutes to some extent an exception, since its incontestable beauty atones for its comparative want Of durability. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Julius Wodiska
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333558703
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (587 download)
Download or read book A Book of Precious Stones written by Julius Wodiska and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-11 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Book of Precious Stones: The Identification of Gems and Gem Minerals, and an Account of Their Scientific, Commercial, Artistic, and Historical Aspects From all these various standpoints has the subject been approached. The precious stones are described in chapters devoted to each, in the order in which they rank in popular estima tion, as are also the more important semi precious stones, which are classified, those occasionally used being brie y treated. Dia mond-cutting, its history and processes, the lapidary and his work, imitations and recon structed gems, myths and legends, favourite gems of the great, gems and gem minerals in museums, the trade union of the diamond cut ters, and the designing and making of jewelry in the new arts and crafts movement, are all considered, and further valuable specific in formation is comprehended in appended lists, tables, and an extensive bibliography. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Author : Henry G. Smith
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ISBN 13 : 9781332237326
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (373 download)
Download or read book Gems and Precious Stones written by Henry G. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Gems and Precious Stones: With Descriptions of Their Distinctive Properties; The Methods for Determining Them, &C In the preparation of the following notes on "Gems and Precious Stones" for re-publication, in a form more suited to the requirements of the general public, it has been recognised that many who feel an interest in these useful and valuable minerals may have had but little scientific training, and whose knowledge of gems only extends to those cut and polished specimens used in articles of adornment. The endeavour has, therefore, been made to simplify the information, by ignoring scientific expressions and highly technical terms as much as possible, but where the use of these was unavoidable, explanatory notes have been added to elucidate their meaning. It may be well to mention that the natural minerals have but little resemblance to the finished gems as prepared for sale, and while an attempt has been made to convey the meaning and appearance of simple crystalline forms in the four principal systems, it must be understood that it is seldom that the natural crystals are perfect in form, or regular in appearance. This might tend to mislead one little acquainted with the laws that govern form in minerals, although a little consideration would enable one to place a crystallized specimen in its proper system; the diamond, the zircon, and the sapphire for instance, could not be mistaken for each other when found crystallized, although, perhaps, identical in colour. In water-worn specimens, of course, other tests have to be applied, these are fully described in the following pages, and the differences pointed out between gems resembling each other in some respects. The methods adopted in determining the physical properties of minerals are also fully explained. It has been attempted, by introducing well authenticated historical facts, to enliven an otherwise rather dry subject with interesting narrative, much of which has been obtained from the information collected and published by Messrs. Streeter, Emanuel, King, Dieulafait, Kunz, Burnham, and others. To the authors of these works my obligations are due. While endeavouring to make the information of some educational value, it must be understood that no attempt has been made to write for those who are already scientifically acquainted with the subject, as they are well provided for by very many works of reference. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : John Mastin
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780484107457
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (74 download)
Download or read book The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones (Classic Reprint) written by John Mastin and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones What constitutes a precious stone is the question which, at the onset, rises in the mind, and this question, simple as it seems, is one by no means easy to answer, since what may be considered precious at one time, may cease to be so at another. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Hodder Michael Westropp
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333540135
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (41 download)
Download or read book A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems (Classic Reprint) written by Hodder Michael Westropp and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems I have been induced to compile, for the benefit of amateurs and collectors of antique gems, a concise account of precious stones and antique gems; those usually called hard or fine stones, and also of some other stones and substances which cannot be comprised under the head of precious stones, but are frequently used in jewellery, and for ornamental and glyptic purposes. In this compilation I have frequently adopted the words of the best authorities, Dana, Bristow, Mr. Maskelyne, and others. In the second part I have noticed the principal precious stones, and other substances employed for glyptic purposes, known to the ancients, and described by ancient writers, and have attempted an identification of them with those known to mineralogists of the present day, in which I am much indebted to the writings of Mr. King and Mr. Maskelyne. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : John Mawe
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331852868
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (528 download)
Download or read book A Treatise on Diamonds and Precious Stones written by John Mawe and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Treatise on Diamonds and Precious Stones: Including Their History Natural and Commercial; To Which Is Added, Some Account of the Best Methods of Cutting and Polishing Them The object of the Author in the fol lowing pages, has been to present to the Amateur of Gems, and of other precious Stones, a popular, but at the same time a usefill History of these beautiful Substances. Accordingly, he has not only selected from the systematic Works of highest Authority, the most important technical Characters by which each Species is distinguished, but has added, from various sources, and part; ly from his own observation and experience, such other Particulars, relative to their commercial History, and to their employ ment in Jewellery, for the purpose of personal decoration, as he conceives to be generally interesting. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : George Frederick Kunz
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780266463528
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (635 download)
Download or read book History of the Gems Found in North Carolina (Classic Reprint) written by George Frederick Kunz and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the Gems Found in North Carolina North Carolina, with its magnificent mountains and its swiftly running rivers and streams, has now for some years come to possess almost as great a charm for the Northern as it long before had for the Southern tourist. The land of the Sky has become a favorite resort for the traveler, the invalid, the sportsman, the lover of nature, and the seeker for rest, from almost every part of the country. For the mineralogist, too, it has peculiar interest, so great, indeed, that its scenic attractions have, for such as he, been almost overmatched, not to say overlooked, in the search for the beautiful crystals that are found in its mountains, and the variety of rare, minute, and interesting minerals that occur in the brooks and streams associated with gold. Among these crystals and sands occur many minerals that have yielded true gems, and North Carolina has hence become one of the most notable States for gem pro duction in the American Union. The finding of these minerals, however, has been in most cases a secondary or incidental result in the search for and mining of substances more immediately desired for practical use on a larger scale. These last have been essentially three, which have developed in succession, and mark several stages in the mineral production of North Carolina. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
