Ivory's ghosts : the white gold of history and the fate of elephants / John Frederick Walker.
"Long before gold and gemstones held allure, humans were drawn to the "jewels of the elephant" - its great tusks. Ivory is a supreme organic treasure, prized throughout the world for its pale, lustrous beauty and ability to be finely carved. In Ivory's Ghosts, John Frederick Walk...
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Atlantic Monthly Press,
©2009.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Norlin Library - Science Stacks
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QL737.P98 W35 2009
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