Holiday Tales: Christmas in the Adirondacks: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Holiday Tales: Christmas in the Adirondacks: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Holiday Tales: Christmas in the Adirondacks is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Murray, W. H. H. (William Henry Harrison) (1840–1904).
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"Holiday Tales: Christmas in the Adirondacks" by W. H. H. Murray is a collection of holiday-themed narratives written in the late 19th century. The book centers on the character John Norton, an old trapper living in a cabin in the woods, as he prepares for Christmas and reflects on the spirit of giving and community amidst his solitary life. The story explores themes of kindness, generosity, and the simple joys of life during the holiday season. The opening of the tale introduces us to John Norton in his cozy, fire-lit cabin on Christmas Eve, where he engages in thoughtful contemplation as he reads a book. He is struck by the notion of charity and feels compelled to help a less fortunate family nearby. As he prepares a pack of food to bring to them the next day, he experiences a moment of connection with his loyal hounds and expresses his desire to give back to the community, demonstrating his warm-hearted nature. The narrative sets the stage for a heartwarming exploration of Christmas spirit through the trapper's interactions with his friend Wild Bill, leading to an unexpected delivery of gifts meant for a woman struggling with hunger and hardship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Holiday Tales: Christmas in the Adirondacks
- Author credits: Murray, W. H. H. (William Henry Harrison) (1840–1904)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Fiction
- Charity -- Fiction
- Christmas stories
- Dogs -- Fiction
- Friendship -- Fiction
- Gifts -- Fiction
- Hunger -- Fiction
- Trappers -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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