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PUBLISHER: Dunedin Academic
ISBN: 9781906716165
PAGES: 118 p.
PUBLICATION DATE:
November 2, 2010
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Amber
Introducing the reader to the nature of amber, this book looks at what it is and where it’s found, as well as examining the numerous myths and legends that have contributed to the folklore of this mysterious jewel.
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