'Twas the Night Before Christmas: Early Santa History Plus Rare 1821 Children's Friend With Old Santeclaus Contributor(s): Crighton, Juleanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1946100285 ISBN-13: 9781946100283 Publisher: Rw Classics OUR PRICE: $11.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Holidays - Christmas & Advent - Religion | Biblical Studies - History & Culture - Religion | Christianity - Literature & The Arts |
Physical Information: 0.18" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.37 lbs) 66 pages |
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Publisher Description: LARGE PRINT. A clear, concise early history of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus, in color, complete with footnotes and bibliography PLUS the extremely rare 1821 Old Santeclaus with Much Delight poem that first introduced a Santa Claus and a flying reindeer--considered to be the first colored lithographed Christmas book in America (only two known copies of this classic ). Discover the inspiration behind the all-time favorite Christmas poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Inside this remarkable keepsake, you will find:
√ History of Saint Nicholas and how his legend came to America √ Transformation of St. Nicholas into our beloved Santa Claus √ Historical images of Santa and his reindeer √ First colored lithograph Christmas book in America √ First illustration of Santa and reindeer √ First Santa illustration in Harper's magazine √ Thomas Nast Santa illustration many say made Santa who he is today √ Clement Clarke Moore's handwritten change to reindeer name √ Two additional rare poems: A Paraphrase of the Dutch Hymn to Saint Nicholas and St. Nicholas, Good Holy Man √ Key players who invented today's Santa including Washington Irving, John Pintard, James K. Paulding, and Clement Clarke Moore, and famous Illustrators
Table of Contents:
Part I: Early History of Santa and His Reindeer
Part II: Rare, 1821 Children's Friend
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