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Good King Wenceslas looked out
on the Feast of Stephen,
when the snow lay round about,
deep and crisp and even.

In exquisite, hand-painted woodcuts, artist Christopher Manson skillfully renders the medieval setting and characters of this popular Christmas carol. Biographical notes on John Mason Neale and the historical King Wenceslas, along with complete music and words to the carol, are... Read Full Overview

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An illustrated version of the English Christmas carol about the generous king. Includes one page of music at the back of the book.

Illustrated text of the well-known carol is accompanied by a brief history of the real Wenceslas, Duke of Bohemia.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview