Author: Georg Ebers; Mary J. Safford
Title: In the Fire of the Forge: A Romance of Old Nuremberg
Description: New York, D. Appleton and Company, 1895 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition in English of this historical romance novel by Georg Ebers, complete in two volumes. Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Complete in two volumes. Scarce work. Written by German novelist and leading Egyptologist, Georg Ebers, who was largely known as the purchaser of the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest Egyptian medical papers in the world. 'In the Fire of the Forge' surrounds the story of two sisters living in medieval Germany during the mid thirteenth century. At this point in Germany, Emperor Friedrich II had passed away, leaving his people living in uncertain times. This novel presents the sisters dreams and unexpected romances taking shape despite the surroundings. Translated by Mary J. Safford. Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Externally, very smart indeed, with light bumping to the extremities and a little rubbing to the joints. Bookseller stamp to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, but bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Georg Ebers historical fiction romance historical romance historical fiction None


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