A Christmas CarolThis timeless tale of an arrogant miser's transformation into a paragon of warmhearted generosity, recounted by one of the English language's most popular authors, is as much a part of the season as holly and mistletoe. Lovers of fiction, Dickens novels, picture books, and the holiday itself will delight in this magnificent hardcover edition of A Christmas Carol, illustrated by Arthur Rackham. A dozen full-page color plates and 18 black-and-white images by the legendary artist recapture the story's Victorian charm and contribute to the keepsake quality of this heirloom volume. |
Contents
They were portly gentlemen pleasant to behold | 8 |
Tailpiece to Stave One | 32 |
He produced a decanter of curiously light wine and a block | 43 |
Tailpiece to Stave Two | 59 |
He had been Tims bloodhorse all the way from church 7273 | 72 |
Headpiece to Stave Four | 95 |
Headpiece to Stave Five | 119 |
Tailpiece to Stave Five | 131 |
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