Mogok - Valley of Rubies & Sapphires [DELUXE EDITION] (Hardcover)

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.. it provides insights not found in any other modern book on this region... a must for every gemologist's library. -- Gems & Gemology, Fall 2001

I did not read the book..... I literally devoured it! -- Roland Schlüssel, BUCHERER Ltd, Lucerne, Switzerland

Product Description

Mogok - Valley of Rubies & Sapphires Mogôk - is the first major -and the most comprehensive- work in recent years on the fabled gem-mining district of Mogôk in Upper Burma (Myanmar). This millennium edition is written by Ted Themelis over a three-year period of exhaustive original research and firsthand experience on the legendary and forbidden Mogok Ruby Land. The book examines the fascinating story of the famous gem mines of Mogok in Upper Burma (Myanmar). It takes you to a breathtaking journey through the Ruby Wars, legends, myths, folklore and tales of Old Burma describing the Ruby People, their customs, traditions, religion and superstitions. Mogôk - Valley of Rubies & Sapphires is more than a book. It combines incisive text and vivid photojournalism, providing a stunning visual feast of most exciting sights of Mogok along with information, not available anywhere else.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: A & T Publishing, Los Angeles (May 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940965208
• ISBN-13: 978-0940965201
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,217,315 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine book on the Burma gemstone source., July 1, 2002

By	Murray Burford "taaffeite" (Victoria, B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The definitive book on Mogok, Myanmar (Burma) and it's gemstones. This large format book is copiously illustrated with colour photos taken by the author. Not many of us have been to Mogok as it has been closed to foreigners for many years. Mr Themelis has received special permission to go to Mogok many times during the years it took to write his book.
A fascinating look into the history, customs and lives of the people, in what may be the most important gemstone producing area of the World.