
FAIRY TALES FROM GOLD LANDS.
PREFACE.
THE LITTLE LACE-MAKER.
GOLDEN SNOW.
GRACIA AND CATRINA.
THE DANCING SUNBEAM.
THE YOUNG GOLD-SEEKER.
THE WISHING-CAP.
CRIMSON TUFT.
SNOWDROP AND ROSEBUD. A CALIFORNIA STORY.
Step into a sun‑kissed world where towering mountains, orange groves and glittering deserts frame each tale. Each story blends gentle wonder with the warmth of a holiday hearth, inviting listeners of all ages to wander through enchanted valleys and bustling towns. The narrator’s lyrical voice carries the sparkle of Christmas wishes, making the collection feel like a treasured gift for every child.
The opening story follows a brother and sister on a frosty Christmas Eve in Bruges, their excitement building as they wait for Santa’s arrival. From the glow of the grand hall’s candlelit tree to the modest lace‑weavers’ candle‑lit rooms, the tale paints both splendor and humble hope with vivid detail. Through their innocent chatter and the whispering wind, listeners discover a gentle reminder that true joy often shines brightest in shared kindness.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (175K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Jan 19, 2018
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A little-known 19th-century American writer, she published fairy tales, novels, and poetry under the name May Wentworth. Her work is remembered in part through public-domain editions that have helped keep her books in circulation.
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