gems, diamonds, Brazil, diamond mining

A volume of Ferrario’s extensively illustrated survey of the ancient and modern customs, dress, religions, ceremonies, and material culture of peoples throughout the world. Volume 3 is devoted to the Americas and describes the indigenous peoples and European colonies of North, Central, and South America, including their appearance, clothing, ornaments, customs, beliefs, and ways of life. Numerous colored plates provide visual representations of costume, personal adornment, ceremonies, and other aspects of material culture, including a plate of diamond mining in Brazil.