The book of Saint Nicholas by James Kirke Paulding

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Author Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860
LoC No. 07034071
Title The book of Saint Nicholas
Original Publication New York: Harper & Brothers, 1836.
Contents The legend of Saint Nicholas -- The little Dutch sentinel of the Manhadoes -- Cobus Yerks -- A strange bird in Niew-Amsterdam -- Claas Schlaschenschlinger -- The revenge of Saint Nicholas -- The origin of the bakers' dozen -- The ghost -- The nymph of the mountain -- The ride of Saint Nicholas on Newyear's eve.
Credits Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Book of Saint Nicholas" by James Kirke Paulding is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the origins and tales surrounding the figure of Saint Nicholas, blending folklore with cultural commentary. The narrative centers on Saint Nicholas himself, chronicling his virtues and the development of his legend, especially in relation to the traditions of gift-giving associated with him. At the start of the book, Paulding introduces the legend of Saint Nicholas, who is portrayed as a benevolent and jolly figure beloved by children. The author shares a vision of Saint Nicholas visiting him, ordering him to honor the saint with a detailed biography. The opening portion sets the stage for various tales about Nicholas's life—his humble beginnings as a baker who loves distributing cakes to children, his quiet generosity, and actions that define his legacy. The writing is rich in humor and whimsy, giving readers insight into both the saint's character and the cultural atmosphere of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christmas stories, American
Subject Dutch Americans -- New York (State) -- Fiction
Subject Nicholas, Saint, Bishop of Myra -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 71404
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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