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"The Spirit of Christmas" is a short Christmas book by American author, educator, clergyman, critic and outdoorsman Henry Van Dyke, first published in 1905. It includes a short story, two essays, and two prayers for the season.

It was the hour of rest in the Country Beyond the Stars. All the silver bells that swing withthe turning of the great ring of light which lies around that land were softly chiming; andthe sound of their commotion went down like dew upon the golden ways of the city, andthe long... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Spirit of Christmas is a heartwarming and inspiring collection of stories and essays written by Henry Van Dyke, a renowned American author, poet, and educator. Originally published in 1905, this book has become a classic Christmas read, cherished by generations of readers.The... Read Full Overview

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such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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