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He knew how to keep Christmas well

December 20, 2016 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

A new edition of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" stands out for its photos of the original manuscript in Dickens' handwriting. Here's a look at it, plus why I read it.

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