Historical information
Idylls of the King,first published between 1859 and 1885, is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892) who was the Poet Laureate from 1850. It retells the legend of King Arthur, his knights, his love for Guinevere and her tragic betrayal of him.
The book was given by Emmie Gibbs as a Christmas gift to Hilda Wehner. Hilda Wehner was the daughter of Herman Wehner (1862-1937) one of Orbost's early blacksmiths.
Physical description
A small red cloth covered book with a black motif on the cover. There is gold print on the spine.
Inscriptions & markings
Inside- To Hilda M. Wehner from her friend Emma Gibbs wishing her the complimenst of the season
Xmas 1916
