The First Christmas Tree & Other Christmas Tales of Henry van Dyke

Henry van Dyke (1852–1933) was a distinguished American author, poet, educator, and clergyman known for his contributions to American literature and his achievements in various intellectual realms. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Princeton University in 1873 and later from Princeton Theological Seminary. Van Dyke's literary style is characterized by a deep reverence for nature ...