Old Christmas

Before the remembrance of the good old times, so fast passing, should have entirely passed away, the present artist, R. Caldecott, and engraver, James D. Cooper, planned to illustrate Washington Irving's "Old Christmas" in this manner. Their primary idea was to carry out the principle of the Sketch Book, by incorporating the designs with the text. Throughout they have worked together and con amore. With what success the public must decide.

The Old Mansion by Moonlight—Frontispiece.
Title-Page.
	page
Ancient Fireplace	iv
Heading to Preface	v
Heading to Contents	vii
Tailpiece to Contents	vii
Heading to List of Illustrations	ix
Tailpiece to List of Illustrations	xiv
"The Poor from the Gates were not chidden"	xvi
[x]Heading to Christmas	1
The Mouldering Tower	2
Christmas Anthem in Cathedral	4
The Wanderer's Return	5
"Nature lies despoiled of every Charm"	6
"The Honest Face of Hospitality"	8
"The Shy Glance of Love"	8
Old Hall of Castle	10
The Great Oaken Gallery	12
The Waits	14
"And sit down Darkling and Repining"	16
The Stage Coach	19
The Three Schoolboys	20
The Old English Stage Coachman	23
"He throws down the Reins with something of an Air"	25
The Stable Imitators	26
The Public House	28
The Housemaid	29
The Smithy	30
"Now or never must Music be in Tune"	32
The Country Maid	32
The Old Servant and Bantam	34
[xi]A Neat Country Seat	35
Inn Kitchen	37
The Recognition. Tailpiece	40
The Post-chaise	43
The Lodge Gate	46
The Old Primitive Dame	46
"The Little Dogs and All"	49
Mistletoe	52
The Squire's Reception	53
The Family Party	54
Toys	55
The Yule Log	57
The Squire in his Hereditary Chair	58
The Family Plate	60
Master Simon	61
Young Girl	62
Her Mother	62
The Old Harper	65
Master Simon Dancing	67
The Oxonian and his Maiden Aunt	68
The Young Officer with his Guitar	70
The Fair Julia	72
Asleep	74
[xii]Christmas Day	77
The Children's Carol	78
Robin on the Mountain Ash	80
Master Simon as Clerk	81
Breakfast	84
Viewing the Dogs	85
Master Simon going to Church	88
The Village Church	91
The Parson	93
Rebuking the Sexton	95
Effigy of a Warrior	96
Master Simon at Church	97
The Village Choir	97
The Village Tailor	98
An Old Chorister	100
The Sermon	101
Churchyard Greetings	104
Frosty Thraldom of Winter	106
Merry Old English Games	109
The Poor at Home	110
Village Antics	112
Tasting the Squire's Ale	113
The Wit of the Village	115
[xiii]Coquettish Housemaid	116
Antique Sideboard	119
The Cook with the Rolling-Pin	120
The Warrior's Arms	121
"Flagons, Cans, Cups, Beakers, Goblets, Basins, and Ewers"	122
The Christmas Dinner	123
A High Roman Nose	124
The Parson said Grace	125
The Boar's Head	126
The Fat-headed Old Gentleman	129
Peacock Pie	130
The Wassail Bowl	132
The Squire's Toast	134
The Long-winded Joker	136
Long Stories	138
The Parson and the Pretty Milkmaid	139
Master Simon grows Maudlin	140
The Blue-Eyed Romp	143
The Parson's Tale	144
The Sexton's Rebuff	146
The Crusader's Night Ride	148
Ancient Christmas and Dame Mince-Pie	151
[xiv]Robin Hood and Maid Marian	152
The Minuet	153
Roast Beef, Plum Pudding, and Misrule	153
The Christmas Dance in Costume	154
"Chuckling and Rubbing his Hands"	155
"Echoing back the Joviality of long-departed Years"	157
Retrospect	159

Old Christmas:

FROM THE

Sketch Book
of
Washington Irving.

Illustrated by
R Caldecott

Old Christmas:

FROM THE

Sketch Book of Washington Irving. Illustrated by R Caldecott

Sketch Book
of
Washington Irving.

Illustrated by
R Caldecott