Gems Of Beauty, Or Literary Gift For 1853 (1853)

Book Overview

""Gems of Beauty"" is a literary gift book published in 1853 by Emily Percival. The book is a collection of poems, essays, and short stories by various authors, including Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Percy Bysshe Shelley. The pieces are arranged thematically, with sections devoted to topics such as love, nature, and friendship. The book also features several illustrations, including engravings and lithographs. ""Gems of Beauty"" was intended as a gift for readers in the mid-19th century, and its contents reflect the tastes and sensibilities of the era. It offers a glimpse into the literary culture of the time and provides a window into the world of 19th-century gift-giving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104090236
• ISBN13: 9781104090234
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"