{"product_id":"old-christmas-gilded-pocket-edition-arcturus-ornate-classics-by-washington-irving","title":"Old Christmas: Gilded Pocket Edition (Arcturus Ornate Classics) by Washington Irving","description":"   \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle in this Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld Christmas: Gilded Pocket Edition (Arcturus Ornate Classics) by Washington Irving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e :  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e : 9781398818750\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1819-20 and illustrated by Randolph Caldecott, the five stories in Old Christmas describe English traditions of Christmas and recount the festivities that Irving experienced while visiting Aston Hall, (here known as 'Bracebridge Hall'), a Jacobean mansion near Birmingham, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Christmas' reflects on the meaning of Christmas and the ceremonies and festivities that attend it. 'The Stage Coach' follows the protagonist as he spends Christmas eve in a small town during a coach stop. 'Christmas Eve', 'Christmas Day' and 'The Christmas Dinner' recount Irving's memories at Aston Hall, including the sumptuous banquet and joyful family time of the Christmas dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing original black and white illustrations by Randolph Caldecott, these nostalgic recollections of Christmas traditions in 19th century England are a perfect way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He wrote the short stories 'Rip Van Winkle' (1819) and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and George Washington, as well as several histories of 15th-century Spain that deal with subjects such as the Alhambra, Christopher Columbus, and the Moors. Irving served as the American ambassador to Spain in the 1840s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTitle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld Christmas: Gilded Pocket Edition (Arcturus Ornate Classics) by Washington Irving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDelivery \u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eContent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eReviews \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Washington Irving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57212312486213,"sku":"SNG22539","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4308\/2821\/files\/1_2bf1b1c0-4e82-463f-8d81-f41fc820805c.jpg?v=1771632233","url":"https:\/\/redhotcomics.co.uk\/products\/old-christmas-gilded-pocket-edition-arcturus-ornate-classics-by-washington-irving","provider":"Redhotcomics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}