| Description |
xvii, 450 pages ; 24 cm. |
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unmediated rdamedia |
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volume rdacarrier |
| Series |
The Library of America collection |
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Library of America collection.
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| Summary |
A collection of American Christmas stories spanning traditional, Civil War-era holiday storytelling to modern times in genres including science fiction, fantasy, westerns, humor, and horror that focus on Christmas morning, gifts, wise men, nativities, family, commercialism, or dinners. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-447) and index. |
| Subject |
Christmas stories, American.
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Short stories, American.
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| Genre/Form |
Christmas fiction.
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Short stories.
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| Added Author |
Willis, Connie, editor.
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Harte, Bret, 1836-1902.
How Santa Claus came to Simpson's Bar.
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Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888.
Kate's choice.
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Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.
Letter from Santa Claus.
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Bristor, J. B. Moore.
Found after thirty-five years--Lucy Marshall's letter.
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Tincker, Mary Agnes, 1831-1907.
From the garden of a friend.
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Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920.
Christmas every day.
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Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922.
Thurlow's Christmas story.
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London, Jack, 1876-1916.
Klondike Christmas.
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Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900.
Little pilgrim.
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Dunbar, Paul Laurence, 1872-1906.
Old-time Christmas.
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| ISBN |
9781598537062 |
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1598537067 |
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