Contents
Reading edition
CHAPTER PAGE
I. Magic Stones and Electric Gems 1
II. On Meteorites, or Celestial Stones 72
III. Stones of Healing 118
IV. On the Virtues of Fabulous Stones, Concretions and Fossils 160
V. Snake-Stones and Bezoars 201
VI. Angels and Ministers of Grace 241
VII. On the Religious Use of Various Stones 277
VIII. Amulets: Ancient, Medieval, and Oriental 313
IX. Amulets of Primitive Peoples and of Modern Times 348
X. Facts and Fancies about Precious Stones 377
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