{"product_id":"digital-product-25","title":"Precious Stones: For Curative Wear and Other Remedial Uses (c. 1907) - W. T. Fernie","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrecious Stones: For Curative Wear; and Other Remedial Uses; Likewise the Nobler Metals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. T. Fernie, M.D. | Originally published 1907 | Historical digital facsimile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if a ruby could warn of approaching danger? Why was amethyst associated with sobriety, and how did sapphires, emeralds, pearls and garnets become entangled with medicine, magic and the stars?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this wonderfully curious Edwardian exploration, physician and herbal writer \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Thomas Fernie\u003c\/strong\u003e gathers centuries of beliefs about precious stones and noble metals, tracing their place in healing traditions, folklore, religion, alchemy and everyday life. From gemstones worn against misfortune to the elaborate symbolism of birthstones, Fernie opens a glittering cabinet of forgotten lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInside the book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones and their reputed virtues:\u003c\/strong\u003e ruby, sapphire, emerald, amethyst, garnet, jasper, agate, turquoise, opal, pearl, coral and many more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmulets and protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e the remarkable historical idea that a jewel might change colour to foretell danger, sickness or bad fortune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirthstones and the zodiac:\u003c\/strong\u003e stones assigned to months, days of the week, planets and astrological signs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld remedies and lapidary medicine:\u003c\/strong\u003e stories of gems carried, worn, powdered or included in medicinal preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScripture, ceremony and symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e the gemstones of the biblical breastplate, sacred jewellery and the traditions surrounding talismans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe meeting of nature and mystery:\u003c\/strong\u003e crystal-gazing, the occult reputation of minerals and the relationship between gemstones, herbs and metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFernie, also the author of \u003cem\u003eKitchen Physic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHerbal Simples\u003c\/em\u003e, writes with an exuberant appetite for unusual stories and forgotten sources. The result is a captivating reference for readers of historical medicine, gemstone folklore, esoteric traditions and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e W. T. Fernie (William Thomas Fernie)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1907\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Wright \u0026amp; Co., Bristol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downloadable historical PDF scan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hearthwise Historical Library\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA historical exploration of the beliefs surrounding gemstones and metals, offered for research and enjoyment rather than as contemporary medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64213076738378,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/9940\/2058\/files\/IMG_2628.jpg?v=1794042946","url":"https:\/\/hearthwiseherbals.com\/products\/digital-product-25","provider":"Hearthwise Herbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}