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Why the Chimes Rang

by Raymond Macdonald Alden · 1908 · 38 pages

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Described as "the one perfect book for children" when it was first published in 1909, Why the Chimes Rangquickly became one of America's favorite Christmas books. Now, this time-honored classic, a beautiful tale that conveys the very spirit of giving, has been re-published, illustrated with full-color restorations of the original engravings, to take its place again as a cherished Christmas tradition.

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Themes
christmas
Setting
christmas
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 38 pages

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