{"product_id":"old-christmas-by-washington-irving-9781398818750","title":"Old Christmas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Christmas'\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects on the meaning of Christmas and the ceremonies and festivities that attend it. \u003cstrong\u003e'The Stage Coach'\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the protagonist as he spends Christmas Eve in a small town during a coach stop. \u003cstrong\u003e'Christmas Eve'\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e'Christmas Day'\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e'The Christmas Dinner'\u003c\/strong\u003e recount Irving's memories at Aston Hall, including the sumptuous banquet and joyful family time of the Christmas dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/strong\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602759565548,"sku":"9781398818750","price":8.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781398818750-old-christmas.jpg?v=1778046363","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/old-christmas-by-washington-irving-9781398818750","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}