Release date is 2011-03-01

The first Christmas tree -- The symbol and the saint -- The coming of the prince -- The mouse and the moonbeam -- The divell's Chrystmass -- The mountain and the sea -- The robin and the violet -- The oak-tree and the ivy -- Margaret: a pearl -- The springtime -- Rodolph and his king -- The Hampshire hills -- Ezra's Thanksgivin' out West -- Ludwig and Eloise -- Fido's little friend -- The old man -- Bill, the lokil editor -- The little yaller baby -- The cyclopeedy -- Dock Stebbins -- The fairies of Pesth.

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"A Little Book of Profitable Tales" by Eugene Field is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of enchanting and moral tales, each infused with themes of love, sacrifice, and the spirit of Christmas. It is likely aimed at readers seeking heartwarming narratives that convey deeper meanings through whimsical characters and settings. At the start of this book, we are introduced to various enchanting stories, such as "The First Christmas Tree," where a humble little tree experiences a profound transformation during a magical night filled with angels and divine songs. The tales weave together elements of fantasy with moral lessons, immersing readers into a world where nature and spirituality blend. Characters like the little tree, a beggar girl named Barbara, and a lovesick ivy remind us of the enduring power of love and hope, setting the tone for the collection's reflection on humanity's capacity for kindness and joy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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