The listing, Gnomes has ended.
this book is titled just.....Gnomes
cover had illustration of a Gnome,Forest Gnome,275 years of age in the prime of life,true height (without cap) 15 CM,seems to be frowning but this caused by posing in harsh daylight,tool bag attached to belt,deer fur boots,feet are slightly turned inward for fast running over grass,dry leaves,etc.
text is by Wil Huygen and Illustrated by Rien Poortvliet
it is 112 pages and is hardbound with paper cover (no tears)and is 12 inches X 8 1/2 inches,published in 1976
so interesting facts about Gnomes in this book are
the Gnome who knew Rembrandt reveals some behind the scenes gossip
also Mozart's Gnomes companion describes the great musician at work
includes Historical background
Geographical Range
Physical Appearance
The World of Smell
Illness.Remedies and Injuries
Types of Gnomes(guess how many there are)
Courtship,Marriage and Family
Housebuilding includes how the Polecat traps work
Daily Routine
Ceramic,Glassblowing
there are many others in this book I will run out of room
A Conversation with Tomte Haroldson the 379 year old Gnomes who lives in the Flax Fields near Amersfoort Holland
the quote from inside the 1st page
"To my amazement I have heard that there are people who have never seen a gnome.I can't help pitying these people.I am certain there must be something wrong with their eyesight"..Axel Munthe
this is a really enjoyable book that I would like to pass to the highest bidder for FREE,I used to read it to my daughters
If you have any further inquiries about his wonderful book just ask please i don't mind question,I'll be out skinning a Polecat
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