The Gem: A Christmas And New Year's Present For 1842

By Henry F. Anners

Book Overview

""The Gem: A Christmas And New Year's Present For 1842"" is a book published in 1841 by Henry F. Anners. It is a collection of stories, poems, and illustrations that were intended to be a gift for the Christmas and New Year holidays in 1842. The book features contributions from various authors and artists, including William Makepeace Thackeray, Charles Dickens, and George Cruikshank. The stories and poems cover a range of topics, from adventure and romance to social commentary and satire. The illustrations are also diverse, ranging from detailed engravings to colorful lithographs. Overall, ""The Gem"" is a charming and nostalgic glimpse into the holiday traditions and literary culture of the mid-19th century.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: 1164127829
• ISBN13: 9781164127826
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"