The book describes the workings of the Australian pearling industry as it grows its white South Sea pearls: how pearl oysters are collected and seeded to grow pearls, how the oysters are cared for while the pearls are growing, and how the pearls are harvested andmarketed. Some information for buyers of pearls is included. pp. 135 colour illusts #0119 Prev owner’s inscription, light shelwear to one corner.