Jewels and Gems is a children's book written with the aim of
entertaining and inspiring children in the enchanting world of gems and
precious stones. A wonderful book full of lovely pictures and
interesting text, Jewels and Gems is a great alternative to normal
bedtime reading and constitutes a wonderful addition to any collection
of antiquarian children's literature. Lucile Saunders McDonald (1898 -
1992) was journalist, historian and author of children's books, most
famous for Dick and the Spice Cupboard and The Giant with Four Arms. She
was the first woman on a New York City writing desk and the first woman
copy editor in the Pacific Northwest, who co-founded the Pacific
Northwest Writers Association. This scarce antiquarian book has been
chosen for modern republican due to its literary value, and is
republished here with pride complete with a new introduction to the
topic.