The Lindisfarne and Rushworth Gospels are two of the oldest and most important illuminated manuscripts in the world. This edition, published by the Surtees Society in the 19th century, offers a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at these historic texts. Whether you're a student of medieval history, an art lover, or simply interested in the evolution of the written word, this book is a must-have.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.