Publisher's Synopsis
Colonel Carter's Christmas is a heart-warming novella written by F. Hopkinson Smith and published in 1903. The story is set in Virginia during the late 19th century and centers around the titular character, Colonel Carter, a wealthy and respected man in his community. As Christmas approaches, Colonel Carter finds himself feeling lonely and disconnected from the world around him. He decides to invite a group of strangers to his home for the holiday, including a young couple, a widow and her son, and a wayward young man. Through their interactions and conversations, the group learns important lessons about love, forgiveness, and the true meaning of Christmas. The novella is filled with heartwarming moments, witty dialogue, and memorable characters that will stay with readers long after they finish the book. Overall, Colonel Carter's Christmas is a charming and uplifting story that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season and reminds us of the importance of kindness, generosity, and human connection.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.
