A carefully recreated original version of the well-loved Christmas poem. Before 1823 most children outside Holland & Germany didnt even know who Santa was. Then in 1823 a New York newspaper printed an anonymous poem entitled An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas". This was the first time many children in America had heard of Santa Claus. Wondering what might happen if they hung their stockings by the chimney many children did & were greeted by an array of treats. News of this incredible phenomenon spread quickly. Soon the poem was reprinted all over the world & Santa Claus has been a very busy man ever since.;A beautifully produced 19th century style edition of this popular poem with atmospheric & gorgeously tactile black & white illustrations."