Children; Christmas; The story of the people's creation of Christmas is the story of this book, Vol. Two of the three-Vol. Life Book of Christmas. Here are 20 centuries of glittering Christmas pageantry - parties, pagan rites, knightly tournaments, miracle plays, Lords of Misrule, Boy Bishops, Christmas carols, cards and trees. This book presents the traditions and the lustrous pageantry of Christmas. Full color illustrations. (112 Pgs.) Bright Green Leatherette Boards with gilt lettering, Near Fine.

The Life of Francis Xavier Seelos, C.SS.R. Although more than a century has passed since Father (Now Blessed) Seelos died of yellow fever his memory is still alive. His present resting place is St. Mary's Assumption Church. The story of Francis Xavier Seelos, from his native Bavaria to the banks of the Mississippi, unfolds in this biography. It is a story that need to be retold in these days of questing, of dissent and of identity seeking. Dark blue covers with gilt lettering on spline. No DJ. Photos, illustrations. 436 pages. Previous owner's name noted inside rear cover and dated 5-10-82 otherwise the book and binding is tight and VVG.