Further Reading – Book I

These are some of the topics that inspired me throughout the writing of The Silicomancer’s Apprentice.

Be warned: some details about these topics could be considered spoilers!

Mussels and Pearls

Freshwater Pearl Mussel

History of Cultured Pearls (includes mabe pearls)

Development of Freshwater Mussels

Minerals

Fulgurite

Heliotrope (Bloodstone)

Opal

Sunstone

Other Topics

Diatom

Hanging Temple

Hourglass

Japanese Dry Garden

Mandala

Marble Scissors

Mu

Occultation

Oracle Bone Script

Ponte Vecchio

Prisoner’s Cinema

Shen

Silphium

Sling