Seven Xmas Eves : Being the romance of a social evolution by Richard Dehan et al.

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Contributor Dehan, Richard, 1863-1932
Contributor Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold), 1833-1903
Contributor Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Contributor Marryat, Florence, 1837-1899
Contributor McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly), 1860-1936
Contributor Praed, Campbell, Mrs., 1851-1935
Contributor Scott, Clement, 1841-1904
Illustrator Hardy, Dudley, 1867-1922
Title Seven Xmas Eves : Being the romance of a social evolution
Alternate Title 7 Christmas Eves : Being the romance of a social evolution
Original Publication United Kingdom: Hutchinson & Co., 1894.
Note Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The testimony of Mrs. Mary Cheevers, by Clo Graves -- The opinion of David Dix, night watchman, by B.L. Farjeon -- Stray recollections of P.C. Challice, 999 X, by Florence Marryat -- Statement of Arthur Rowan, warder, by G. Manville Fenn -- Some evidence of Alfred Curran, reporter, by Mrs. Campbell Praed -- Remarks of Charles Turrill, Esq., M.P., by Justin Huntly McCarthy -- Old memories by a lonely clergyman, by Clement Scott.
Credits Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Seven Xmas Eves: Being the Romance of a Social Evolution" by Richard Dehan et al. is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. This work intertwines various stories that explore social themes, with a focus on the lives of impoverished children and the impact of kindness during the Christmas season. The opening chapter introduces Mary Cheevers, a washerwoman who recounts her experiences observing two destitute children, Nick and Nan, highlighting themes of love, innocence, and the harsh realities of life. The beginning of "Seven Xmas Eves" sets the tone for the heartwarming yet somber narratives that follow. Mary Cheevers' testimony reveals her compassion for Nick and Nan, two young children living in dire circumstances, as she follows their struggles and dreams. Mary reflects on her own life while seeking to help these unfortunate souls, emphasizing their innocence and the societal challenges they face. Through her perspective, readers are drawn into the children's plight, establishing an emotional connection as the story unfolds, thus paving the way for the subsequent tales of social evolution during the Christmas period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christmas stories
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EBook-No. 70198
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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