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The book of Saint Nicholas

by James Kirke Paulding

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics14 chapters
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About this book

Discover the charming tales and traditions of St. Nicholas as a devoted follower recounts visions, customs, and the enduring spirit of the jolly Dutch saint who inspires dreams, virtue, and holiday cheer in early New York’s spirited communities.

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Contents

14 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CONTENTS.
03TO THE SOCIETIES OF SAINT NICHOLAS IN THE NEW NETHERLANDS, COMMONLY CALLED NEW-YORK.
04THE AUTHOR'S ADVERTISEMENT,
05THE LEGEND OF ST. NICHOLAS.
06THE LITTLE DUTCH SENTINEL OF THE MANHADOES.
07COBUS YERKS.
08A STRANGE BIRD IN NIEUW-AMSTERDAM.
09CLAAS SCHLASCHENSCHLINGER.
10THE REVENGE OF SAINT NICHOLAS. A TALE FOR THE HOLYDAYS.
11THE ORIGIN of THE BAKERS' DOZEN.
12THE GHOST.

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