The World’s Diamonds Romance of Rich Fields
An expansive survey of Africa’s diamond exploits traces the new West African find in Kaosat Fiver District, Belgian Congo, alongside De Beers operations in Kimberley and the South African Union. It catalogues output, major stones such as the Cullinan, and the sensational impact of diamonds on global wealth, politics, and boasted treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaosat Fiver
Belgian Congo
West Africa
Kimberily minse
South African Union
De Beers
Kimnterney
South Africa
Farvibeh
ward
seworth
India
Assutralia
America
Maiden Lane
m ktog
tindia
Wheela
Judah
Jeremiah
Hamios
aPaoremaker
Belgas
Coogo Feoe Blue
TF. yen endo
f caphatios
nate al pathuoal Society of Majestry
Cong asm miming compassion
Balgian Congo
Mai Murene
Kee River
Kahambels Creek
Ed milen moritionet
Mai Monene
Dave
diamande feunall
imporianes
Africa
Kimberley
alent Loi
Kaital River
ines titen
bocasen
Lily way
dnorgher Jarvie
earage Dritieh robe
Cape Colony
Inventions From Laziness and Office Wardrobe Tricks
A fragment describes inventions and odd devices born from laziness in office life. It mentions a work circle, perforation in wire and string, and improvised tools to ease tasks. The passage references signals, banking tricks, and the tension between efficiency and clever but questionable shortcuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svetiess
fuetaure
Guy
peabody
The Frail Eye and Perception in Optical Experiments
This fragment discusses experiments and theories on visibility and distances in optical setups. It cites observers Winston and others, comparing straight and curved lines, angles, and protractor measurements to assess how perception affects judgment of length. The text references figures and debates on extension, perspective, and perception theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sonaldes
Le desien
paris
World’s Great Diamonds and Royal Gifts Noted in Congo Mention
A description of historic diamonds and major stones, including the Cullinan, and their connections to global figures. Mentions a gem weighing about 444 carats acquired for 200000 pounds, gifted to a king, with references to other famous stones valued at hundreds of thousands, alongside royal owners in India, Belgium Congo, and Persia.
When Lions Roar at the Misty Coastal Race
A fragmented report describes a chaotic coastal pursuit involving a pack of dogs, a lone trotter named Wilkin, and a series of surreal observations. The text mentions Adakich Linerie and a crowd around Galena Street, with scattered hints of a chase and unintended consequences for those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
werner rekoes
Adakich
Wilkin
miles
herwieo
Indiviteaie
uae
Also Mentioned on This Page
THRILLING STORIES
atoap of mines
Gemth African Union
imoendiate
wiriebiy
furthel
Dacia
Fouth Africa
Ehime
dimen
comedete
De Beare Group
Geos Afrinas Union
Boathwest
Mwighbor Schalk Van Selkirk
John CMeilly
Bolesbers
Capetown
M. Herietie
Conmal
Paris Universal Exuition
Schall Von Selkirk aU
nuttin
wies
ASPOMAIELG PORTAMPS
BEI FEnPonaTet
thonghi
Putian
pierre
berthy
petites
Thor omme
BCE
Ameria
Murray
die
melo ag
sven
Royal Academy of
fehencen
Torin
amd
Tumlona
bert
astall Willows dirigitie
Farutorbagk
Bia
hick
Coleg
Pring
Waserlow
Wind & wit
evan whem
mnothwr
Buttt
omer watonbtedly
uiken fingetier
lee
famger
Rowth Atrium
Brasil
Idie
Vieroee
Tisoce
Kiwan
Aydarabad
Walten
Perma
camerica
hal & jareiene
ree Moore
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