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Q is the Quadrille, danced at our party
R is for the Reindeer, of Santa Claus hearty
W is for waggon laden with holly
X is for Xmas tree all light and toys jolly
The celebration of Christmas throughout history is marked by rich
traditions around the globe, yet British festive
customs--exchanging gifts, singing carols, trimming the magnificent
tree, and sipping wassail--take pride of place in our imaginations.
Allowing us a glimpse of some of these customs is a facsimile
edition of an "Father Christmas' ABC," an1894 Victorian classic
that chronicles the activities surrounding the holiday more than a
century ago.
Each charming color painting, one for each letter of the alphabet,
reveals a custom of a Victorian Christmas. From the lighting of
candles on the tree to bell ringing, ice skating, and making jam
tarts, the beautiful illustrations vividly bring to life the spirit
of the holiday and its history.
Accompanying the illustrations are clever ABC verses that at the
time were an alphabet primer and now are an intimate glimpse of
Victorian domestic life. The lively verse recounts various holiday
traditions, transporting us to the warmth and cozy comfort of a
British home at Christmastime.
Together, the rich illustrations and captivating verses create a
unique and enchanting picture book on the special moments of
Christmas. "Father Christmas' ABC "will appeal to readers of all
ages as a nostalgic window into Christmases of a bygone time.
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Comic Insects (Hardcover)
F a S Reid, F Berry Berry, Frederick Warne & Co
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R797
Discovery Miles 7 970
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Comic Insects (Paperback)
F a S Reid, F Berry Berry, Frederick Warne & Co
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R423
Discovery Miles 4 230
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields
in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as
an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification:
++++ The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine f warne
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