CONTENTS:
HEZEKIAH BUTTERWORTH
1. First New England Christmas
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY
2. A Defective Santa Claus
JOHN BOWRING
3. Watchman, Tell Us of the Night
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER
4. A Christmas Carmen
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER
5. The Mystic's Christmas
L. FRANK BAUM
6. Little Bun Rabbit
LEO TOLSTOY
7. A Russian Christmas Party
LEO TOLSTOY
8. Papa Panov's Special Christmas
LETITIA ELIZABETH LANDON
9. Christmas
LEWIS CARROLL
10. Christmas Greetings from a Fairy to a Child
LOPE DE VEGA
11. A Christmas Cradlesong
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
12. A Stolen Christmas
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
13. Christmas Jenny
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
14. Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
15. Josiah's First Christmas
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
16. The Brownie's Xmas
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
17. The Christmas Ball
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
18. The Christmas Ghost
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
19. The Christmas Masquerade
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
20. The Gospel According to Joan
MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
21. The Snowflake Tree
MARY LOUISA MOLESWORTH
22. Not Quite True
MARY LOUISA MOLESWORTH
23. The Christmas Princess
FRANCIS PHARCELLUS CHURCH
24. Is There a Santa Claus?
MONTAGUE RHODES JAMES
25. The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance
MOTHER GOOSE
26. Little Jack Horner
MRS. W. H. CORNING
27. A Western Christmas
NAHUM TATE
28. Christmas
OLIVE THORNE MILLER
29. The Telltale Tile
O.HENRY
30. An Unfinished Christmas Story
RICHMAL CROMPTON
31. The Christmas Present
RICHMAL CROMPTON
32. William's New Year's Day
ROBERT BROWNING
33. Christmas Eve
ROBERT BURNS
34. Auld Lang Syne
SAKI
35. Bertie's Christmas Eve
SAKI
36. Reginald on Christmas Presents
SAKI
37. Reginald's Christmas Revel
SARA TEASDALE
38. Christmas Carol
STEPHEN LEACOCK
39. A Christmas Letter
STEPHEN LEACOCK
40. Merry Christmas
STEPHEN LEACOCK
41. The Errors of Santa Claus
THOMAS CHATTERTON
42. A Hymn for Christmas Day
THOMAS HARDY
43. The Oxen
THOMAS NELSON PAGE
44. How the Captain Made Christmas
VIKTOR RYDBERG
45. Robin Goodfellow
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
46. Dr. Birch and His Young Friends
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
47. Mrs Perkins's Ball
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
48. Our Street
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
49. The Kickleburys on the Rhine
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
50. The Rose and the Ring
Über den Autor Hezekiah Butterworth
Hezekiah Butterworth was an eminent American author and poet known for his contributions to literature for young readers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on December 22, 1839, in Warren, Rhode Island, he delved into the realm of historical and travel literature, bringing to life the exploits and adventures of historical figures through his narrative skill. His work, 'The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines', stands as a testament to his ability to weave factual history with compelling storytelling, making it accessible and engaging for a younger audience. Butterworth was also a part of the editorial staff for the well-known publication 'Youth's Companion', where his influence helped shape the literature consumed by American youth. His literary style combined thorough research with a strong moral underpinning, often aimed at imparting lessons of patriotism and moral integrity. His contributions extended beyond just his writing as he became a distinguished figure in the realm of education and literature. Hezekiah Butterworth's legacy is cemented by his dedication to enlightening and inspiring younger generations through his historical narratives and his commitment to the cultural and intellectual enrichment of his readers.