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, follows the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Through these visits, Scrooge is shown the error of his ways and learns the true meaning of Christmas. The second story, The Cricket On The Hearth, tells the heartwarming tale of a poor toymaker named Caleb Plummer and his family, who are visited by a mysterious cricket that brings them good luck and happiness during the holiday season. Both stories are timeless tales of redemption, love, and the spirit of Christmas. Dickens’ masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers to Victorian England, where they can experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season. This edition of the book was originally published in 1893 and has since become a beloved classic for readers of all ages.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.