Good King Wenceslas: A Carol (1919)

By Jessie Marion King and Jessie M. King

Book Overview

Good King Wenceslas: A Carol (1919) is a beloved Christmas carol that tells the story of a generous king who braves harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen (December 26th). The carol was written by Jessie Marion King, a Scottish illustrator and author, and is based on the life of Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia. The book features the lyrics of the carol accompanied by King's beautiful illustrations, which capture the spirit of the season and the warmth of the king's benevolence. This classic tale is sure to enchant readers of all ages and remind them of the true meaning of Christmas.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: 1164114123
• ISBN13: 9781164114123
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"