Publisher's Synopsis
""Christmas At Under-Tor: An American Christmas Story"" is a novel written by Clarence Gordon and published in 1864. The story takes place in the United States during the Civil War era and follows the lives of the wealthy and influential Under-Tor family. The family is preparing for their annual Christmas celebration, but this year's festivities are threatened by the ongoing war and the family's own personal struggles. As the family members gather together, they confront their own fears and anxieties, including the fear of losing loved ones to the war and the struggle to maintain their social status in a changing world. Through their interactions and conversations, the novel explores themes of family, tradition, and the meaning of Christmas.Despite the challenges they face, the Under-Tor family ultimately comes together to celebrate the holiday and find joy in each other's company. The novel offers a heartwarming and nostalgic look at Christmas traditions in America during a tumultuous time in history.Also Contains Charles Dickens�������s New Christmas Story, Mrs. Lirriper�������s Lodgings.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.
