The Christmas Miracle 1911 By: Mary Noailles Murfree (1850-1922) |
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The Christmas Miracle 1911 by Mary Noailles Murfree is a heartwarming tale that captures the true spirit of the holiday season. Set in the quaint village of Shelbyville, this novel takes readers back in time to a simpler era where communities were tightly knit, and the magic of Christmas was still alive.
The story revolves around a young boy named Thomas, who has been eagerly counting down the days until Christmas with great anticipation. However, he is not the only one anxiously awaiting the arrival of the festive day. The whole town seems to be buzzing with excitement and preparations, creating an atmosphere of joy and anticipation.
What makes this book truly special is the way it depicts the power of community and its ability to come together in times of need. When tragedy strikes and a devastating snowstorm hits Shelbyville on Christmas Eve, threatening to ruin everyone's plans, the villagers unite to help those in trouble. From rescuing stranded travelers to sharing their resources, the genuine acts of kindness demonstrated by the characters in this novel truly show the magic of the holiday season.
Murfree's descriptive writing style allows readers to immerse themselves in the winter wonderland that engulfs Shelbyville. The vivid imagery of snow-covered landscapes, flickering candlelight, and cozy hearths adds to the enchantment of the story.
Despite their simplicity, the characters in The Christmas Miracle 1911 are multi-dimensional and relatable. Through their struggles and triumphs, readers are reminded of the importance of compassion and empathy, values that are often emphasized during the holiday season.
It is worth noting that the pacing of the book may feel slower to readers accustomed to more modern novels. However, this deliberate pace gives the story room to breathe, allowing readers to become fully immersed in the charming world Murfree has created.
The Christmas Miracle 1911 is a timeless tale that will warm the hearts of readers young and old. It serves as a beautiful reminder of the magic that can be found in the simplest gestures of kindness. If you are looking for a heartwarming read to get you into the holiday spirit, this book is a perfect choice. Prepare to be transported to a simpler time and experience the joy and wonder of a true Christmas miracle. By Charles Egbert Craddock 1911 He yearned for a sign from the heavens. Could one intimation be vouchsafed him, how it would confirm his faltering faith! Jubal Kennedy was of the temperament impervious to spiritual subtleties, fain to reach conclusions with the line and rule of mathematical demonstration. Thus, all unreceptive, he looked through the mountain gap, as through some stupendous gateway, on the splendors of autumn; the vast landscape glamorous in a transparent amethystine haze; the foliage of the dense primeval wilderness in the October richness of red and russet; the "hunter's moon," a full sphere of illuminated pearl, high in the blue east while yet the dull vermilion sun swung westering above the massive purple heights. He knew how the sap was sinking; that the growths of the year had now failed; presently all would be shrouded in snow, but only to rise again in the reassurance of vernal quickening, to glow anew in the fullness of bloom, to attain eventually the perfection of fruition. And still he was deaf to the reiterated analogy of death, and blind to the immanent obvious prophecy of resurrection and the life to come. His thoughts, as he stood on this jutting crag in Sunrise Gap, were with a recent "experience meeting" at which he had sought to canvass his spiritual needs... Continue reading book >>
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