Step back in time with a 1914 issue of The Focus, a Farmville State Normal School publication filled with seasonal stories, poems, and student writing. This edition blends narrative scenes from Christmas shopper life, heartwarming vignettes, light humor, and verse that captures everyday life in the early 20th century. Readers will glimpse place, people, and the mood of a small-town community during wartime-era America.
- Short stories and sketches that center on Christmas, work, family, and community
- Poems and verse that reflect faith, hope, and everyday joys
- Humorous snippets, classroom quips, and candid observations from student writers
- Advertisements and period pieces that illuminate the era’s culture and commerce
Ideal for readers of early American school publications, local history fans, and anyone curious about daily life in 1914.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of insightful essays that explore the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of Christmas. Through engaging and thought-provoking analyses, the author traces the evolution of Christmas traditions, rituals, and beliefs, examining their origins and meanings in depth. The book delves into how Christmas has been celebrated through the ages, from its humble beginnings to its present-day global observance, highlighting the diverse customs, symbols, and stories associated with it. By exploring the historical context and thematic richness of Christmas, this book sheds light on the profound impact it has had on individuals, communities, and cultures around the world, and its enduring relevance in contemporary society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334136894_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334136894
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334136894
Quantity: 15 available