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The Victorian Christmas Book (1988)

by Antony and Peter Miall Return to list Adopt this book

"At no time in the year can we see the Victorians being so utterly 'Victorian' as they were at Christmas," reads the introduction to this festive book. Included are chapters on presents with adverts from Victorian-time newspapers and magazines, drawings of decorations, examples of greeting cards and popular Christmas recipes. A perfect gift for those interested in history.

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