""Gems in the Mine: Or Traits and Habits of Childhood, in Verse"" is a book written by Mary Belson Elliott and published in 1828. The book is a collection of poems that explore the various traits and habits of children. Each poem focuses on a different aspect of childhood, such as honesty, kindness, and diligence, and encourages children to cultivate these virtues in their own lives. The book is written in a simple and accessible style, making it easy for children to understand and enjoy. ""Gems in the Mine"" is a timeless classic that celebrates the joys and challenges of childhood, and reminds readers of all ages of the importance of cultivating positive character traits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.