NOTE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The author is in debt to his long-time and greatly beloved friend the Rev. Alsop Leffingwell for the beautiful musical setting of the little carol which this book contains.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.—[A CHRISTMAS GREETING]
Peace on Earth, Good Will toward Men
II.—[FROM A FAR COUNTRY]
A story for grown-ups
Being a new variation of an ancient theme
III.—[ON CHRISTMAS GIVING]
Being a word of much needed advice
IV.—[IT WAS THE SAME CHRISTMAS MORNING]
A story for girls
In which it is shown how different the same thing may be
V.—[A CHRISTMAS CAROL]
To be sung to the music accompanying it
VI.—[THE LONE SCOUT’S CHRISTMAS]
A story for boys
Wherein is set forth the courage of youth
VII.—[LOOKING INTO THE MANGER]
A Christmas meditation
VIII.—[CHRISTMAS IN THE SNOWS]
Being some personal adventures in the Far West
IX.—[ CHRISTMAS WISH]
For everybody everywhere

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