Jewel Box of the Indian Ocean: The Story of Sri Lanka's Gems - By: Ann Knapp, 2009-02-15

Imagine a place where gems are so prolific, they are scattered among the sandy bottoms of smooth-flowing streams. The beautiful and exotic island of Sri Lanka is just such a place. Marco Polo wrote of its jewel-like wonders: "from its streams comes rubies, sapphires, topazes, amethyst, and garnet."

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