Card —quote inside about books

Inside: "What is a book? A book is brains boiled down, distilled and mixed with printer's ink. A book means civilisation. It means language fixed and frozen, carved into immortal beauty… A book is a garden; an orchard, a storehouse; it is company by the way; it is a counsellor. Books are those faithful mirrors that reflect to our minds the minds of sages and heroes. A good book is the precious life-blood of a master spirit treasured up on a purpose for a life beyond." —J.F. Spaunhurst, 1896. Front image: Sarah A. Chrisman is an author and researcher specialising in the late Victorian era; her work has been featured in media all over the world. Her Tales of Chetzemoka historical fiction series is particularly beloved by fans both young and old. For more information, please visit <www.ThisVictorianLife.com>.