Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a classic children's book written by L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The book tells the story of how Santa Claus came to be, from his early years as an orphaned baby to his eventual rise as the beloved figure of Christmas. The book begins with the story of how Santa was found as a baby in the forest by a group of fairies, who raised him and taught him their ways. As he grows up, he becomes more and more interested in the world of mortals, especially the children, and begins to make toys for them. He also befriends a group of woodland creatures, who help him in his mission to bring joy to children everywhere.As Santa's reputation grows, he becomes known as the patron saint of children and is eventually granted immortality by the Council of Immortals. From then on, he dedicates his life to delivering presents to children on Christmas Eve, with the help of his trusty reindeer and his magical sleigh.The book is a heartwarming tale of kindness, generosity, and the power of believing in magic. It is a perfect read for children of all ages, especially during the holiday season.And thus for a moment they remained, the nymphs filled with surprise and consternation, but the brow of the Master Woodsman gradually clearing as he gazed intently upon the beautiful immortal who had wilfully broken the Law. Then the great Ak, to the wonder of all, laid his hand softly on Necile's flowing locks and kissed her on her fair forehead.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.