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IN THE YULE-LOG GLOW - CHRISTMAS TALES FROM 'ROUND THE WORLD - "Sic as folk tell ower at a winter ingle" Scott - EDITED BY - HARRISON S. MORRIS - THREE VOLUMES IN ONE. - Book II. - PHILADELPHIA - J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY - 1900
Copyright 1891,by J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY - Printed by J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia.
CONTENTS OF BOOK II
ILLUSTRATIONS, BOOK II.
A Droll Chapter by a Swiss Gossip.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE BARON.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
This volume gathers a lively assortment of Christmas stories that travel far beyond familiar hearths, bringing listeners the warmth of winter celebrations from many cultures. Among them is a wry German vignette about a pompous baron whose greed threatens his tenants, yet his gentle daughter quietly reshapes the season with kindness and unexpected humor. Other tales range from a quiet miracle in a small English village to a tender French fable of loyalty, each narrated with a tone that feels both intimate and timeless.
The collection balances lighthearted comedy with sincere moral moments, inviting listeners to picture candle‑lit rooms, bustling markets, and snow‑kissed castles. Sprinkled with vivid illustrations imagined in words, the stories celebrate generosity, compassion, and the quiet magic that can appear when a single act of goodwill shines amid hardship. Perfect for a cozy holiday listening session, the anthology offers a charming refuge where the spirit of Christmas glows in every corner of the world.
Full title
In the Yule-Log Glow, Book II Christmas Tales from 'Round the World Christmas Tales from 'Round the World
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (272K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Paul Ereaut, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-08-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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