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Colonel Carter's Christmas

Colonel Carter's Christmas

Smith, F. Hopkinson

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162781734
ISBN13: 9781162781730
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Colonel Carter's Christmas is a heartwarming novella by F. Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of a wealthy southern gentleman named Colonel Carter who decides to spend Christmas with his old friend, Judge Leggett, in New York City. As he travels north, Colonel Carter is struck by the stark contrast between the opulence of his own life and the poverty he sees in the cities along the way. When he arrives in New York, he is shocked by the harsh realities of life in the city, and he begins to question his own values and priorities. Despite his misgivings, Colonel Carter is determined to enjoy his holiday with his friend, and he soon finds himself caught up in the excitement of the city's Christmas festivities. Along the way, he meets a young boy named Tim who is struggling to survive on the streets, and he is deeply moved by the boy's plight. As he spends time with Tim, Colonel Carter begins to see the world in a new light, and he realizes that the true meaning of Christmas is not about material wealth, but about love, compassion, and generosity. Colonel Carter's Christmas is a touching story that reminds us of the importance of kindness, empathy, and human connection. With its vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century New York City and its timeless message of love and hope, this classic novella is sure to warm the hearts of readers young and old.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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