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Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin

Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin

Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin  Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin

A Tale of the Irish Peasantry. Published by the American Tract Society. Book measures 7" by 4 3/4". Gems of the Bog, traces the lives of the Sheenan family through various trials until their emigration to America. Jane Dunbar Chaplin (February 11, 1819 - April 17, 1884).

Born in Scotland, family emigrated to New York City in 1821. Worn brown hardcover with gold lettering/decoration on spine. Cover has wear, edge wear, bumped/worn corners.

Binding slanted, pages have edge wear, front inside hinge cracked / first 16 pages have been stitched back together along time ago. 399 pages with yellowing/age toning.

Various amounts of light spotting/spots scattered throughout. Book would look great on your bookshelf!

Please look at the photos. This heartwarming tale tells the story of a young Irish girl, her father, and a mysterious stranger who comes to town.

Set in the lush Irish countryside, the story is filled with memorable characters, moments of joy and sorrow, and a deep appreciation for the beauty and magic of the natural world. With its vivid descriptions and charming prose, Gems of the Bog is a true gem of Irish literature. Please take a look at my other listings. For lots of great books and other stuff.
Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin  Rare Antique 1869 Book Gems of the Bog Tale of the Irish Peasantry Jane Chaplin