The Christmas Book
8/13/24Frank Leslie's Christmas Book was a popular holiday publication in the late 19th century. It was an annual anthology featuring festive stories, poems, illustrations, and other seasonal content[2][3].Frank Leslie was a prominent 19th-century publisher and illustrator who founded a publishing empire in the United States. Publication DetailsThe Christmas Book was published under the Frank Leslie brand, which was known for various periodicals and publications. Different editions were released each year, typically in the late 1880s and early 1890s. Some notable editions include:- 1887-1888 edition[2]- 1888-1889 edition[5]- 1889-1890 edition[3]Content and FormatFrank Leslie's Christmas Book was likely designed as a gift item or special holiday keepsake. It contained a variety of Christmas-themed content, which may have included:- Short stories- Poetry- Illustrations and artwork- Articles on holiday traditions- Seasonal recipes or craftsThe book was substantial in length, with one edition noted to have 322 pages[5]. It was likely produced with high-quality printing and binding, making it suitable as a collectible or display item during the holiday season.Source: Perplexity.ai--Gabrielle Ly
