The Gift Book Of Gems (1856)

By S Herbert Lancey

Book Overview

The Gift Book of Gems is a collection of poems and short stories compiled by S. Herbert Lancey and originally published in 1856. The book features works by various authors, including Alfred Tennyson, William Wordsworth, and Edgar Allan Poe, among others. The poems and stories are centered around the theme of precious gems, with each piece exploring the symbolism and significance of different gemstones. The book is beautifully illustrated with engravings and includes a section on the history and properties of various gems. The Gift Book of Gems is a timeless collection of literature that celebrates the beauty and power of nature's most precious treasures.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: 1120885027
• ISBN13: 9781120885029
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"