Old Christmas Recalled - online book

Washington Irving's description of Old Christmas, Illustrated

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	Before the remembrance of the good old times, so fast passing, should have entirely passed away, the present artist, R. Caldecott, and engraver, James D. Cooper, planned to illustrate Washing­ton Irving's " Old Christmas " in this manner. Their primary idea was to carry out the principle of the Sketch Book, by incorporating the designs with the text. Throughout they have worked together and con amore. With what success the public must decide. November 1875.