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The great British Christmas / compiled by Maria Hubert.
Van Pelt Library GT4987.43 G74 1999
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Christmas--Great Britain--History.
- Christmas.
- History.
- Great Britain.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 167 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire : Sutton Pub., 1999.
- Summary:
- From 16th century festive carols to recipes from a Victorian kitchen; a troubadour song from the 11th century; and a 17th century Hue and Cry for Old Christmas - all are part of the British Christmas celebrations brought to life in this delightful history. Among famous people whose stories are featured here are Pepys, Evelyn, Austen, with Dickens's tale of the "Christmas Tree," a description of Christmas in a royal household, and Dr Johnson's trip to Scotland and his Christmas dinner.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 0750920947
- OCLC:
- 41465683
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