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The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
by Bernstein, Peter L
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Like New
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Seller
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Palatine, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Wiley, 2000-08-30. Hardcover. Like New. First printing. Book in excellent condition. Dust jacket artwork shows a group of folks going through gold coins. Book is clean and tight, dust jacket in fine condition with just a few minimal bumps to corners. Nice! Ships same or next day.
Synopsis
Incorporating myth, history and contemporary investigation, Bernstein tells the story of how human beings have become intoxicated, obsessed, enriched, impoverished, humbled and proud for the sake of gold. From the past to the future, Bernstein's portrayal of gold is intimately linked to the character of humankind.
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Details
- Bookseller
- LegenGary Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 064524
- Title
- The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
- Author
- Bernstein, Peter L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000-08-30
- X weight
- 28 oz
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About the Seller
LegenGary Books
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Palatine, Illinois
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LegenGary Books is an online, independent bookstore, based out of Palatine, IL. We strive to provide our community (local and online) with a wide variety of quality used books at reasonable prices.
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- Fine
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