The Queen Of The Holly Bush: Christmas Sketches (1862)

by Arthur Washington Cornelius Hallen

Book Overview

""The Queen Of The Holly Bush: Christmas Sketches"" is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Washington Hallen and originally published in 1862. The book consists of ten sketches, each one depicting a different aspect of Christmas in Victorian England. The stories range from heartwarming tales of family gatherings and charitable acts to humorous accounts of holiday mishaps and misadventures. One story follows a group of carolers as they go door to door in search of Christmas cheer, while another tells the story of a lonely old man who finds unexpected companionship on Christmas Eve.Throughout the book, Hallen weaves in themes of love, generosity, and the importance of community during the holiday season. His writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a keen eye for detail, immersing the reader in the sights, sounds, and smells of a Victorian Christmas.Overall, ""The Queen Of The Holly Bush: Christmas Sketches"" offers a charming and nostalgic glimpse into the traditions and customs of Christmas in 19th century England. It is a delightful read for anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit or to learn more about the history of Christmas celebrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165074613
• ISBN13: 9781165074617
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"