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The autobiography of Santa Claus
—Guinn, Jeff, author.
2018

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"Combines historical fact with legend to tell the story of Santa Claus, written in the voice of Santa Claus himself." -- Provided by publisher.

Item Details

ISBN: 9780525538684

Description: xiii, 289 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Notes:

  • First published in 1994 by The Summit Group.
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-287).

Contents:

  • Editor's preface
  • Foreword
  • My earliest memories
  • Nicholas, Bishop
  • Leaving home
  • Why the calendar changed
  • The beginning of magic
  • Felix and me
  • Carving out our fortunes
  • Layla
  • Travels with Attila
  • Arthur of Britain
  • The dark ages
  • "Let's give gifts of toys!"
  • The man who changed Christmas
  • Gunpowder, chimneys, and stockings
  • At court with Columbus
  • The Christmas legend of Saint Nicholas
  • Hard times in the new world
  • Reunion in America
  • Diedrich Knickerbocker and "silent night"
  • Reindeer fly, and so do I
  • A Christmas carol
  • "Yes, Virginia, there is a santa claus"
  • Theodore Roosevelt and our North Pole home
  • Happy Christmas to all
  • Santa's favorite recipe
  • Resources.

LCCN: 2018010679

Control Number: 2589750

Publisher: New York, New York : TarcherPerigee, [2018]
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