
NEW YORK - CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS - MCMXII
FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS
THE SYMBOL AND THE SAINT
CHRISTMAS EVE
JOEL'S TALK WITH SANTA CLAUS
THE THREE KINGS OF COLOGNE
THE COMING OF THE PRINCE - I
II
CHRYSTMASSE OF OLDE
THE MOUSE AND THE MOONBEAM
A warm, picture‑filled collection invites listeners into the heart of Christmas through lyrical verses and gentle stories. The book opens with a reverent hymn that captures the wonder of the holiday lights, the ringing bells, and the timeless mystery of the manger. Colorful illustrations accompany each poem, giving a vivid backdrop to the timeless messages of love and hope.
Among the early tales is the charming adventure of a young sailor named Norss, who sets out on a dream‑guided voyage in search of a bride marked by a mysterious cross. Alongside him are playful creatures—a curious mouse and friendly angels—who add humor and kindness to his journey. These first‑act narratives set a festive tone, offering listeners a blend of imagination and gentle moral reflection perfect for the season.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (105K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jason Isbell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-01-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1895
Best remembered for warm, playful poems for children, this American writer mixed humor, tenderness, and an ear for everyday speech. His verses helped make him one of the most popular newspaper poets of the late 19th century.
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