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Queen of Diamonds: The Fabled Legacy of Evalyn Walsh McLean

Queen of Diamonds: The Fabled Legacy of Evalyn Walsh McLean is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life of Evalyn Walsh McLean, a woman who was not only a collector of exquisite jewels but also a significant figure in American society. The book chronicles her rise from a modest background to become one of the most influential figures in the world of art and jewelry. It examines her personal life, her relationships, and her contributions to the preservation and appreciation of art and historical artifacts. The narrative also highlights her ownership of the famous Hope Diamond, one of the most iconic jewels in the world, and the role it played in her life and legacy. more

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Evalyn Walsh McLean
Evalyn Walsh McLean

Evalyn Walsh McLean remains a mysterious figure in American history, with her life and career shrouded in many mysteries. Born on August 1, 1886, she passed away on April 26, 1947. more

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“Money and electricity are much alike. Both are stored energy. Living amidst electricity, using it constantly, you take its presence and its utility for granted. Treated with respect, it is constructive, tireless. Treated with disrespect, it is destructive, vicious. It will light your way, pull a twelve-car train from Washington to New York in a bit more than four hours, kill you or burn your house alike. Electricity is insulated, though, and children are not permitted to play with it.”

“none but the estimable shall hear from me that I esteem them. The whole world is entitled to my courtesy, but greater tribute than that must be earned through virtuous acts.”

“Examine the measure of your children's capacities, and leave none of them uncultivated. However modest you may be in dress and other expenditures for a person of your rank, consecrate all you have to your children's education.”