This is the story of one man's endeavor to discover precious gems and to
lead a life filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures. He finds it all in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan but not without risking his life. In this book, Gary W. Bowersox spins his tale of discovery -- both introspective and worldwide. Along the way he encounters danger and intrigue and as he builds lasting friendships. This book (complete with 253 photos, maps, and figures) is a must read for anyone interested in Afghanistan, gems, geography, travel, and or U.S., Middle Eastern, or Central and South Asian politics.
$29.95 plus Shipping/Handling
Gem & Gemology 2004 Book Review
Pre-Pub Reviews:
"An authoritative, important, professionally researched and well written
book about a subject worth exploring"
- Gary Roskin, G.G., FGA, Senior Editor, Jewelers Circular Keystone
magazine
"I met Gary in northern Afghanistan in 1988. His personal account speaks
volumes and vividly provides a window into the struggle of the Afghan
people."
- Ambassador Haron Amin, Afghanistan's Ambassador to Japan
"Drawing on 32 years experience, Gary Bowersox provides the reader with
first hand accounts and highly valuable insights full of wisdom and
humor about an Afghanistan that we seldom see reported in the Western media."
- John Temple Swing President Emeritus, Foreign Policy Association
"Gary Bowersox has been called a modern-day "Indiana-Jones"
- Diane Sawyer, ABC's "Good Morning America"
"The Gem Hunter" is a 6" X 9" hardcover book including the following:
505 pages
30 Year's of Gary Bowersox's adventures
203 Photographs
28 Maps
22 figures
Map coordinates of all known gems and minerals of Afghanistan
Chronology of events
Glossary of terms and people
Afghan news as reported during the Soviet invasion
All the above carefully indexed for research.
The prepress hardcover book will begin shipping late-January.
Publication date April 2004
A few prepublication copies available:
CD-ROM (PDF format) - ship first of December
Hardcopy - ship end of January
This book is an excellent companion volume to "Gemstones of Afghanistan," which is the first
comprehensive, fully-documented book on the geology, history, and lore of the gems
and minerals of this war-ravaged crossroads between the Near East and the Far East.
