The Story of St. Nicholas - Hardcover

by Mildred Madeleine Corell Luckhardt (Author), Gordon Laite (Illustrator)

The Story Of St. Nicholas by Mildred Madeleine Corell Luckhardt is a children's book that recounts the life and legend of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants. The book begins with the story of Nicholas as a young boy, who was known for his kindness and generosity. As he grew older, he became a bishop and continued to help those in need, including the poor and sick.The book also includes various legends and stories associated with St. Nicholas, such as the tale of the three daughters who were saved from a life of poverty by his secret gifts of gold. The book also explores the origins of the modern-day Santa Claus and how he came to be associated with St. Nicholas.The Story Of St. Nicholas is beautifully illustrated with colorful and detailed artwork that brings the story to life. It is an ideal book for parents to read to their children during the Christmas season or for educators to use in a classroom setting to teach about the history and traditions of St. Nicholas. Overall, this book is a wonderful introduction to the life and legacy of St. Nicholas and a perfect addition to any family's holiday book collection.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.