Manual Descriptive Of A Collection Of Talismans Engraved On Stones And Metals Of Various Countries And Epochs (1889) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166916268 : 116691626X : 10 Sep 2010 : The book ""Manual Descriptive Of A Collection Of Talismans Engraved On Stones And Metals Of Various Countries And Epochs"" by Maxwell Sommerville was published in 1889. This book is a comprehensive guide to a collection of talismans that have been engraved on stones and metals from various countries and epochs. The author, Maxwell Sommerville, provides a detailed description of each talisman, including its origin, history, and significance.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific type of talisman. The first chapter covers talismans from the ancient world, including those from Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The second chapter focuses on talismans from the Middle Ages, including those from Europe and the Islamic world. The third chapter covers talismans from the Renaissance and the