{"product_id":"old-christmas-2","title":"Old Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis elegant gift edition brings together Washington Irving's five Christmas stories in a single volume, presented with a delightful gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and original illustrations. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Originally published in 1819-20 and illustrated by Randolph Caldecott, the five stories in \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Christmas'\u003c\/b\u003e reflects on the meaning of Christmas and the ceremonies and festivities that attend it. \u003cb\u003e'The Stage Coach'\u003c\/b\u003e follows the protagonist as he spends Christmas eve in a small town during a coach stop. \u003cb\u003e'Christmas Eve'\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e'Christmas Day'\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e'The Christmas Dinner'\u003c\/b\u003e recount Irving's memories at Aston Hall, including the sumptuous banquet and joyful family time of the Christmas dinner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.\r","brand":"Washington Irving, Randolph Caldecott, J. D. Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44506346422508,"sku":"9781398820524","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44506346488044,"sku":"9781514648759","price":7.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781398820524.jpg?v=1709304988","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/old-christmas-2","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}