Publisher's Synopsis
""Christmas In Art And Song"" is a collection of songs, carols, and descriptive poems that relate to the festival of Christmas. Originally published in 1879, this book features the works of renowned Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations and artwork depicting scenes from the Christmas story, as well as traditional holiday themes such as snow, holly, and mistletoe. The songs and carols included in the book are classic Christmas favorites, such as ""Silent Night"" and ""O Come, All Ye Faithful."" The descriptive poems offer a glimpse into the customs and traditions of Christmases past, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the holiday. Overall, ""Christmas In Art And Song"" is a timeless collection that captures the spirit of the season and celebrates the joy and wonder of Christmas.Illustrations By Raphael Rubens, Thomas Nast, Frederick Augustus Chapman, Joseph Kenny Meadows, John Augustus Hows, Myles Birket Foster, Sir John Gilbert, Granville Perkins, Nathaniel Orr.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.