Bøger af Josephine Scribner Gates

A charming and whimsical retelling of the origins of the mince pie, a beloved Christmas treat. The author weaves together history, legend, and folklore to tell the story of how the mince pie evolved over time, from the medieval era to the present day. Along the way, readers will encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a mischievous elf, a band of pirates, and a kindly old woman who bakes the most delicious pies in all the land. This book is a festive and heartwarming holiday read for all ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Story of the Mince Pie is a collection of 24 beautifully illustrated children's Christmas stories. Table of Contents: - The Mince Pie - Raisin Doll - Currant Doll - Clove Doll - Dance of the Elves - Sprite's Tale - Allspice Doll - Nutmeg Doll - Cinnamon Doll - Pied Piper Story - Mrs. Sugar - Molasses Doll - Vinegar King - Citron Doll - Tales of the Orange and Lemon Dolls - Anna Belle's Christmas Eve - Tales of the Salt and Pepper Twins - Apple Doll - Johnny Appleseed - Stolen Doll Clothes - Brownie Doll - Pie Crust - How Jack Filled the Stockings - Interrogation Point

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