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"Not since Charles Dickens laid down his pen forever has there been a prettier Christmas story written, one more full of the real spirit of Christmas or conveying a more seasonable lesson than Abbie Farwell Brown's 'The Christmas Angel.' How a disappointed and embittered lady... Read Full Overview

What would people do if they found her childhood toys lying in the street? Act selfishly? Miss Terry tossed each toy one by one to the snowy sidewalk in front of her house.

But her heart is moved when she sees the Christmas Angel kicked aside.

Remembering... Read Full Overview

She stooped once more to pick up something which had fallen out when the cover was jarred open. It was a pink papier-m ch angel, such as are often hung from the top of Christmas trees as a crowning symbol. Norah stood holding it between thumb and finger, staring amazedly. Who... Read Full Overview

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped... Read Full Overview

A descendant of the earliest New England settlers, Abbie Farwell Brown lived all her life in the family home on Beacon Hill in Boston.

Brown's visit in 1899 to Chester Cathedral, England, which inspired her first children's book, The Book of Saints and Friendly... Read Full Overview

Abbie Farwell Brown (1871-1927) was an American author. Brown would write collections retelling old tales for a contemporary child audience. Excerpt: "What do you want?" Norah flushed; but she was hardened to her mistress's manner. "Only to ask if I may go out for a little while... Read Full Overview

NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The Christmas Angel This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve... Read Full Overview

The Christmas Angel is a heartwarming children's book written by Abbie Farwell Brown and first published in 1910. The story takes place in a small New England village on Christmas Eve, where a group of children are preparing for their annual Christmas pageant. The main character,... Read Full Overview

The Christmas Angel is a heartwarming story written by Abbie Farwell Brown in 1910. The book revolves around a young girl named Lydia, who is eagerly waiting for Christmas. Lydia's father is away on a business trip, and she misses him terribly. To make matters worse, her mother... Read Full Overview

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,
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Abbie Farwell Brown was an American author. Brown was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the first of two daughters of Benjamin F. Brown, a descendant of Isaac Allerton, and Clara Neal Brown, who contributed to The Youth's Companion. Her sister Ethel became an author and illustrator... Read Full Overview

At the sound of footsteps along the hall Miss Terry looked up from the letter which she was reading for the sixth time. "Of course I would not see him," she said, pursing her lips into a hard line. "Certainly not "

A bump on the library door, as from an opposing knee,... Read Full Overview

The Christmas Angel is a heartwarming children's book written by Abbie Farwell Brown and first published in 1910. The story takes place in a small New England town on Christmas Eve. The town is bustling with activity as everyone prepares for the holiday festivities. One of the... Read Full Overview