A Christmas Carol And The Cricket On The Hearth (1893)

A Christmas Carol and The Cricket on the Hearth is a collection of two classic Christmas stories written by Charles Dickens. The first story, A Christmas Carol, tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Through these supernatural encounters, Scrooge is forced to confront his past, present, and future, and ultimately learns the true meaning of Christmas.The second story, The Cricket on the Hearth, is a heartwarming tale about a poor toymaker and his family. The story follows the trials and tribulations of the family, including a misunderstanding that threatens to tear them apart. However, through the intervention of a mysterious cricket, the family is reunited and learns the importance of forgiveness and love.Both stories are beloved classics that have become synonymous with the Christmas season. They are filled with memorable characters, vivid descriptions, and timeless messages of redemption, love, and generosity. A Christmas Carol and The Cricket on the Hearth is a must-read for anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit.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.