The Book of Sacred Stones Fact and Fallacy in the Crystal World   by Barbara G Walker and Werner P Brodde   Softback book 288 pages (155mm wide, 233mm tall, 20mm thick)   Published by HarperCollins Publishers Latest impression September 1989 ISBN 0062509217   Cover Price: US$20.00 or £12.99 Note: this is the price printed on the cover, and does not necessarily represent the actual price you will pay for this item. Buy it online at Amazon.co.uk   Buy it online at Amazon.com
What's it all about? Because of her profound admiration for the beauty and mystery of crystals, Barbara Walker reveals in this two-part examination what crystals truly are, what they canand cannot do, and what they have meant to cultures down through the ages. Then, featuring an illustrated A-to-Z listing of all the minerals used in esoteric studies, Walker presents the true history, mythology, and attributes of each stone. This invaluable reference is for anyone interested in the facts and fiction of crystal mysticism.
Serious Crystals says... This book may be considered skeptical as many common (and possibly erroneous) myths concerning crystals are 'debunked'. It is, however, a fact-finding and solidly written guide to crystals in mysticism and spiritual proceedings.
What's in it? More than 250 illustrated entries outline the history, mythology, and attributes of each rock. An Amazon.com review had this to say... This is definitely one of the best books I've read on the subject. Over the past few years my interest in gemstones has increased, leading me to further investigate the subject by purchasing various 'New Age' books. I'm impressed by Ms. Walker's technical knowledge and clarification of the healing properties associated with individual stones. I also enjoyed reading about stones which are usually not even referred to in other books, such as labradorite, cinnabar, etc. The photographs are beautiful, which only enhance her work. I believe this book is an asset to anyone's collection who is genuinely interested in a truly fascinating topic.

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