10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEARL DIVING»
Discover the use of
pearl diving in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
pearl diving and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Diving and Asphyxia: A Comparative Study of Animals and Man
Pearl diving also still occurs in the Tuamotu Archipelago, and trochus-shell diving
is pursued in the region of Thursday Island off the coast of north-eastern Australia
. Undoubtedly the most colourful and well-documented groups of human ...
Robert Elsner, Brett Gooden, 1983
2
Clinical Handbook of Pastoral Counseling
I was fascinated by the pearl diving concession operated primarily by people of
Japanese descent. I watched with wonder as the skilled young ladies were diving
to retrieve oysters from the bottom of a large pool which could be viewed in its ...
Robert J. Wicks, Richard D. Parsons, Donald Capps, 1993
3
The Memory of Trade: Modernity's Entanglements on an Eastern ...
Taken together, the two articles document an important shift in pearl-diving
practices in the archipelago and one that my own fieldwork, from the first trip in
1984 to the most recent in 1994, also spans. In the case of Aru, however, it is
crucial to ...
Exhibits inctude artefacts from the pearl diving industry, with sets of pearl
merchants' weights and scales on display, as well as items excavated from
several archaeological sites within Dubai, which date back to the Third
Millennium B.C. ...
5
The New excitement; or A book to induce young people to ...
We have already had some extracts on pearl diving, but as Dr. Ruschenberger
details some additional particulars on the subject, we subjoin his statement also.
PEARL DIVING IN CEYLON. The boats used at pearl-fisheries, measure from 8 to
...
6
The Book of the
Pearl: Its History, Art, Science and Industry
Two years later, and presumably after investigation, Vernatti reported: “The
greatest length of time that pearl-divers in these parts can continue under water is
about a quarter of an hour; and that by no other means than custom; for pearl-
diving ...
George Frederick Kunz, Charles Hugh Stevenson, 2013
Their economy was based primarily on camel herding, the traditional occupation
of their Bedouin forebears, as well as fishing and pearl diving. In fact, Abu Dhabi
had the largest fleet of vessels for pearl diving, numbering 410 (Sharjah had the ...
Facts On File, Incorporated, 2008
The pearl-diving season lasted from May until September. On the ship there
would be divers, men responsible for hauling up the divers after each dive, a
cook, and boys employed to serve food and water, and open the oyster shells.
Each boat ...
Terry Carter, Lara Dunston, 2006
9
Folklore and Folklife in the United Arab Emirates
These resources and related activities were sailing, pearl diving and various
forms of maritime trade, including trading in pearls. In the same way as the
subsistence economies discussed above, these activities also enhanced group
work and ...
Sayyid Hamid Hurriez, 2013
10
Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test Book with CD-ROM
Only the most daring would risk their lives in this profession. The technique of
pearl diving was simple. Divers attached themselves to ropes that were used to
keep them in contact with an assistant on board the ship. Attached to a different
rope ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEARL DIVING»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
pearl diving is used in the context of the following news items.
Dubai Summer Surprises: Secrets and fries
... the Dubai's ruling family, this 1896 building has been preserved as a museum, with coin and stamp collections, and a pearl diving exhibition. «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
How to Spend a Layover in Dubai
... with displays on regional heritage like pearl diving and Bedouin sword dance. Non-worshippers can't enter the adjacent Grand Mosque, but ... «Condé Nast Traveler, Jul 15»
Robots bring SA pupils into the 21st century
To equip and programme a small robot to run through a course as part of the 'Pearl Diving Robotics Challenge'. Patience and teamwork were ... «News24, Jul 15»
Kuwiat: A melting pot of cultures
The museum is designed as a mud house displaying the old Kuwaiti life in all its manifestations including the old souq pearl diving ship ... «MENAFN.COM, Jul 15»
How the Gulf Built Its Wealth
... export of oil in the early 20th century, though small populations along the coastline of the Persian Gulf participated in pearl diving and limited ... «STRATFOR, Jul 15»
Book Review: Jim Ray Daniels' "Eight Mile High"
My favorite story in the collection is “Pearl Diving.” It is about first loves and first losses. The story's young narrator is secretly dating Marlene, but ... «WKAR, Jul 15»
Outlet 360: Catch Abu Dhabi
Another element that sets Catch apart is the interiors; it's inspired by mother-of-pearl, and embodies the strong maritime and pearl diving ... «Hotelier Middle East, Jun 15»
Dalma Island has been centre of pearl diving for 7000 years, say …
DALMA ISLAND // It is commonly thought that the roots of the UAE's pearling heritage date back to the 19th century. But archaeologists working ... «The National, Jun 15»
Celebration of Arabic Culture: Nomas claims first prize at El Meyna …
Inspired by the annual Senyar traditional pearl diving and fishing competition, El Meyna is aimed at instilling Qatar's rich maritime heritage to ... «Peninsula On-line, May 15»
Qatar's pearl divers seek tradition and riches
A pearl diver, or gawa, stands on a traditional dhow boat off the south eastern coast of Qatar, during the 'Senyar' pearl diving and fishing ... «The Malaysian Insider, May 15»
