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LoC No.: 27027700
Title: The poor Count's Christmas
Original Publication: New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1927.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Poor Count's Christmas" by Frank R. Stockton is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. This heartwarming tale revolves around the themes of kindness, generosity, and the spirit of Christmas, set against the backdrop of a noble Count who, despite his dwindling wealth, strives to ensure that every child in his neighborhood experiences joy during the festive season. The story follows Count Cormo, who lovingly hosts Christmas celebrations for the local children, sacrificing his own comfort to maintain the tradition. With his resources nearly exhausted, he plans to sell valuable heirlooms to fund the festivities. Meanwhile, a young giant named Feldar and a fairy named Tillette come into the picture, culminating in a delightful twist as they bring gifts and a grand Christmas tree for the Count and his wife. The giant, feeling compelled by the Counts’ selflessness, devises a way to ensure the children have a joyful celebration, ultimately leading to unexpected connections and the adoption of Feldar by the Count and Countess. This enchanting narrative beautifully conveys the message that the true joy of Christmas lies not in material wealth but in love, community, and sharing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902
Illustrator: Bensell, Edmund Birckhead, 1842-1894
EBook No.: 74633
Published: Oct 24, 2024
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Generosity -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 27027700
Title: The poor Count's Christmas
Original Publication: New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1927.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Poor Count's Christmas" by Frank R. Stockton is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. This heartwarming tale revolves around the themes of kindness, generosity, and the spirit of Christmas, set against the backdrop of a noble Count who, despite his dwindling wealth, strives to ensure that every child in his neighborhood experiences joy during the festive season. The story follows Count Cormo, who lovingly hosts Christmas celebrations for the local children, sacrificing his own comfort to maintain the tradition. With his resources nearly exhausted, he plans to sell valuable heirlooms to fund the festivities. Meanwhile, a young giant named Feldar and a fairy named Tillette come into the picture, culminating in a delightful twist as they bring gifts and a grand Christmas tree for the Count and his wife. The giant, feeling compelled by the Counts’ selflessness, devises a way to ensure the children have a joyful celebration, ultimately leading to unexpected connections and the adoption of Feldar by the Count and Countess. This enchanting narrative beautifully conveys the message that the true joy of Christmas lies not in material wealth but in love, community, and sharing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902
Illustrator: Bensell, Edmund Birckhead, 1842-1894
EBook No.: 74633
Published: Oct 24, 2024
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Generosity -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.