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ISBN | 9781946100269 |
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Autor | Crighton Juleanne |
Vydavatel | Lightning Source Inc |
Jazyk | english |
Väzba | Paperback |
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:
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History of Saint Nicholas and how his legend came to America
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Transformation of St. Nicholas into our beloved Santa Claus
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Historical images of Santa and his reindeer
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First colored lithograph Christmas book in America
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First illustration of Santa and reindeer
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First Santa illustration in Harper's magazine
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Thomas Nast Santa illustration many say made Santa who he is today
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Clement Clarke Moore's handwritten change to reindeer name
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Two additional rare poems: A Paraphrase of the Dutch Hymn to Saint Nicholas and St. Nicholas, Good Holy Man
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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