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"The Doctor's Christmas Eve" is a short story written by James Lane Allen that captures the essence of Christmas spirit and the importance of human connection. Set in a small Kentucky town on Christmas Eve, the story revolves around Dr. Lacey, a dedicated and compassionate physician... Read Full Overview

"Her eyes sparkled with mischief, and her laughter had the audacity of a child's satire, often more terrible in its small world than a sage's in his larger one. The instant she spoke, you recognized the pertness and precocity of an American child which, when seen at its best... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

James Lane Allen (December 21, 1849 - February 18, 1925) was an American novelist and short story writer whose work, including the novel A Kentucky Cardinal, often depicted the culture and dialects of his native Kentucky. His work is characteristic of the late 19th-century local... Read Full Overview

The Doctor's Christmas Eve by James Lane Allen is a heartwarming story that centers around the life of a country doctor named John Blair. On Christmas Eve, Dr. Blair is called to the bedside of a sick child in a nearby village. As he sets out on his journey, he encounters various... Read Full Overview

"The Doctor's Christmas Eve" from James Lane Allen. Novelist and short story writer (1849-1925).