Displaying 1 of 1 2008 Title: The man who invented Christmas : how Charles Dickens's A Christmas carol rescued his career and revived our holiday spirits Author: Standiford, Les. Edition: First edition Format: Book Publisher, Date: New York : Crown Publishers, ©2008. Description: 241 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. Summary: With warmth, wit, and good cheer, Standiford shows how the unlikely success of "A Christmas Carol" revitalized Charles Dickens's languishing career and revived the celebration of the near-forgotten Christmas holiday. Subjects: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Christmas carol. Christmas stories, English -- History and criticism. Christmas -- England -- History -- 19th century. Christmas in literature. ISBN 9780307405784 (hc.) Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Find It Map It Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1