Name/Title
The Cloister and the Hearth / Charles ReadeEntry/Object ID
2015.7.270Description
679 pages. Portrait frontis, 18 black and white photographic plates.
Set in the 15th century, this reknowned historical novel relates the story a young scribe and illuminator, Gerard Eliassoen, through several European countries, often describing the events, people and their practices in minute detail.Collection
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' BindingsDimensions
Height
8-1/2 inWidth
5-3/4 inBook Details
Author
Charles ReadePublisher
T.Y. Crowell & CompanyPlace Published
City
New YorkState/Province
New YorkCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaDate Published
circa 1900Binding
Binding Type
Publisher's BindingBinding Notes
Light olive green cloth with distinctive gilt design of rosary bead border with crucifix suspended from center heart. Raised embossed figure of crucified Christ. Elaborate, stunning spine design in gilt of cross with two hearts and intertwining ribbon.Notes
No publication date.
