Project Gutenberg 2021-07-09 Public domain in the USA. 112 Miller, Helen Topping 1884 1960 56010108 Christmas for Tad: A Story of Mary and Abraham Lincoln Tim Lindell, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Christmas for Tad: A Story of Mary and Abraham Lincoln" by Helen Topping Miller is a historical children's book written in the mid-20th century. This narrative unfolds during the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War, specifically in December 1863, focusing on the personal and familial life of President Abraham Lincoln and his son Tad. The likely topic of the book revolves around the holiday spirit of Christmas as experienced by a young boy in a preeminent political household, emphasizing themes of family, loss, and hope amidst the ongoing war. The story centers on Tad Lincoln, the youngest son of Abraham Lincoln, as he eagerly awaits Christmas with the typical exuberance of a ten-year-old. Throughout the narrative, Tad's interactions with his father portray a blend of innocence and the stark realities of war, such as the sorrow over lost family and dear friends. The book captures moments of tenderness as Tad seeks a nanny goat he once cherished, highlighting his desire for connection and comfort. Amid the tension of the ongoing conflict, Christmas brings unexpected joy as soldiers surprise Tad with a new nanny goat, a poignant symbol of hope and the holiday spirit that triumphs even in hard times. Through a series of engaging and heartwarming exchanges, Miller presents a snapshot of Lincoln’s family life, showcasing a balance of duty and affection during a period marked by grief and turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christmas stories Biographical fiction Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Fiction Presidents -- United States -- Fiction Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882 -- Fiction Lincoln, Thomas, 1853-1871 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: History - American 150958 2025-07-26T06:50:25.002495 text/html 129917 2024-10-18T14:47:38 text/html 218588 2025-07-26T06:50:31.002437 application/epub+zip 222359 2025-07-26T06:50:27.805490 application/epub+zip 123749 2025-07-26T06:50:26.421469 application/epub+zip 258800 2025-07-26T06:50:33.120460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241055 2025-07-26T06:50:29.882515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160816 2022-09-29T15:47:10.975420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120023 2025-07-26T06:50:24.451471 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99994 2024-10-18T14:47:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17846 2025-07-26T06:50:33.266433 application/rdf+xml 18218 2025-07-26T06:50:26.523460 image/jpeg 2943 2025-07-26T06:50:26.472457 image/jpeg 205330 2025-07-26T06:50:25.021492 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog