Holiday Tales: Christmas in the Adirondacks

By William Henry Harrison Murray

Book Overview

Two of W.H.H. "Adirondack" Murray's legendary stories are paired in this charming reproduction of a book originally printed in 1897. Holiday Tales was hailed by critics of the era as America's Christmas Carol. This classic collection of Adirondackia features beautiful woodblock illustrations and an inscription by Murray from 1898.

Holiday Tales makes for the perfect cozy Christmastime read, alone or aloud, surrounded by loved ones gathered around a hearth. More than a century since its original publication, Murray's timeless lessons and humble spirit still ring true today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493077457
• ISBN13: 9781493077458
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: North Country Books
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Quaint and sweet and cozy

The book made me feel all Christmasy and cozy, and to think I read it in October! It takes place in the 1800's in the mountains of the Adirondacks and tells a little tale of Christianity and love through the voice of a little old trapper. It made me want to be a better person for having read it. I plan on reading it this Christmas Season to my family while we're all cuddled around the fireplace with hot chocolate. You'll feel like it too, I'll bet!

Heart touching!

I have an autographed copy of this wonderful book by the author. I collect his old books and this is one of my favorites. John Norton, the old trapper, is the main character, and what a wonderful character he is.His humor, his wisom, his old cabin & his dogs along with his friends will make you laugh and cry...but that's OK, its Christmas!