[MacPerl] Apple Event Sample Code

[kaveman@mindspring.com (Kevin Lindsey)]

Hello,

I have been trying to better understand the mechanics of Apple Events.  I
was wondering if anyone has some sample code that they would be willing to
share.  I've looked on all of the MacPerl ftp sites that I can find, and so
far I've come up empty handed.

Specifically, I'm trying to do the equivalent of the following line of
AppleScript:

get data of cell "first name" of database "phone book" of application
"FileMaker Pro"

I do realize that I can imbed an AppleScript in my MacPerl script.
However, like I stated above, I'm trying to understand the undelying
mechanics of Apple Events.

Also, is there any way to get the documentation of AEGizmos?  I guess you
have to be an Apple Developer to have access to pull it off of Apple's ftp
sites.

Thanks for any help in advance,

Kevin Lindsey