Publisher's Synopsis
""A Present From Germany: Or The Christmas Tree"" is a book written by Emily Perry and published in 1840. The story is set in Germany and revolves around the tradition of the Christmas tree, which was still relatively unknown in England at the time. The main character, a young girl named Gertrude, receives a Christmas tree as a gift from her German relatives and is fascinated by the decorations and gifts that are hung on its branches. Through Gertrude's experiences, the book explores the customs and traditions of Christmas in Germany, including the importance of family, charity, and faith. The book is a charming and heartwarming tale that captures the magic and wonder of Christmas, and is suitable for readers of all ages.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.
