Author |
Faulkner, Georgene, 1873-1958 |
Illustrator |
Richardson, Frederick, 1862-1937 |
LoC No. |
16018335
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Title |
Christmas stories
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Alternate Title |
The story lady's Christmas stories
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Original Publication |
United States: Daughaday and Company,1916.
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Series Title |
The "story lady" series
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Contents |
A visit to Santa Claus Land -- Squeaky and the scare box -- A Christmas tree for Santa Claus -- The legend of Saint Nicholas -- The gift of love.
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Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"Christmas Stories" by Georgene Faulkner is a collection of enchanting holiday tales written in the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of Christmas through stories that weave together themes of generosity, love, and the magic of the holiday season. Each story celebrates the spirit of Christmas and introduces characters that embody the joy and warmth associated with this festive time. The book features several delightful tales, including "A Visit to Santa Claus Land," where children Willie and Annie help Santa gather toys in a magical toy garden, and "Squeaky and the Scare Box," which follows a mouse's adventurous Christmas Eve filled with hilarity and surprises. Other stories explore the origins of Santa Claus and the true spirit of giving as exemplified through the legend of Saint Nicholas. Each narrative is designed to evoke wonder and to remind readers—both young and old—of the importance of kindness and the joy of giving, ultimately creating a heartwarming collection perfect for the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Christmas stories
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
69416 |
Release Date |
Nov 24, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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