Colonel Carter's Christmas

By Francis Hopkinson Smith

Book Overview

Colonel Carter's Christmas is a heartwarming and delightful Christmas story written by F. Hopkinson Smith. The story revolves around Colonel Carter, a wealthy southern gentleman who lives in the small town of Carterville. As Christmas approaches, Colonel Carter finds himself feeling lonely and longing for the company of his family and friends who are all far away.In an effort to lift his spirits, Colonel Carter decides to invite some of the town's less fortunate residents to his home for Christmas dinner. Among the guests are a young couple who are struggling to make ends meet, a group of children who have nowhere else to go, and a local minister who is in need of some holiday cheer.As the evening progresses, Colonel Carter and his guests share stories, laughter, and good food, and in the process, they all discover the true meaning of Christmas. The story is filled with charming characters, heartwarming moments, and a message of hope and kindness that is sure to touch readers of all ages.Overall, Colonel Carter's Christmas is a timeless classic that captures the spirit of the holiday season and reminds us of the importance of compassion, generosity, and love.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417987324
• ISBN13: 9781417987320
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"