Christmas Classic Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates 1925 Edition Hardcover With Color Illustrations

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Hans Brinker Or, The Silver Skates by,
Mary Mapes Dodge
Illustrated by Clara Burd

Published by The John C. Winston … more Hans Brinker Or, The Silver Skates by,
Mary Mapes Dodge
Illustrated by Clara Burd

Published by The John C. Winston Company, Philadelphia
Publication Date: 1925
Hardcover
325 Pages
4 full page color inserted illustration plates
8 full page black and white illustrations

What makes the 1925 edition of this children's classic so enjoyable are the marvelous colored (and black and white) illustrations by Clara Burd. which make the book as enjoyable to look at as it is to read.

Set in 19th century Netherlands, this classic children's story, by Mary Mapes Dodge, an American author is a morality tale about the power of good deeds. The hero of the story, aDutch boy named Hans, forgeights an ice skating race to help a needier boy win the monetary prize. Han is rewarded for this selfless act when, moved by the boy's actions, a doctor has a change of heart and decides to treat Han's sick father which ensure happy endings for all.
What really drew American children (and their parents) to the book was the introduction of the exciting sport of speed ice skating on the frozen canals of Holland which is where the silver skates of the title come into play.



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