The Winter Evening Book (1837)

By William Chambers and Robert Chambers

Book Overview

The Winter Evening Book, written by William Chambers and published in 1837, is a collection of short stories, poems, and essays intended to be read during the long, dark evenings of winter. The book is divided into several sections, each with a different theme, such as ""Tales of Wonder and Enchantment"" and ""Sketches of Society and Manners."" The stories range from whimsical fairy tales to moralistic fables, and the poems cover a variety of topics, including nature, love, and death. The essays explore topics such as history, science, and philosophy, and are intended to educate and entertain the reader. The Winter Evening Book is a delightful and eclectic collection that provides a glimpse into the literary tastes and interests of the Victorian era.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: 1437347118
• ISBN13: 9781437347111
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"