Preface 



With all that has been written about the 

 pearl and its origin, there is still so much 

 misinformation on this subject, even among 

 persons of education and refinement, that 

 this little booklet may prove of interest to 

 those who would be informed in regard to 

 this most fascinating and beautiful gem. 



Sherman F. Denton, 

 Wellesley Farms, Mass. 



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