{"product_id":"saint-nicholas-the-origin-story-of-st-nick-or-santa-claus-paperback","title":"Saint Nicholas: The Origin Story of St. Nick or Santa Claus - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIsaiah Cox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA historical fiction tale, in short story format, re-telling the legendary background and deeds of the ancient Saint Nicholas (the origin of Santa Claus). This book was designed by the author to be read out loud during the holiday season, preferably by a warm fire and lighted tree. When spoken the tale lasts approximately ten minutes. The story reminds the reader and listeners of the giving and caring nature of the first Saint Nick. The author weaves history and legend together to create a wonderful story of antiquity. Five illustrations executed in charcoal, by the author, as well as one woodcut decorated initial. The print version is in octavo, measuring 23 x 15 cm, with 8 leaves, or 16 pages, printed upon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author, Isaiah Cox, is the proprietor of an online antiquarian bookstore doing business as Raretome.com, as well as on several different marketplaces (ebay, etsy, etc.). He also writes the blog at Collectiblebook.blogspot.com. In addition to his literary interests he is a classic car collector\/enthusiast and writes the blog Vintageandclassiccars.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.05 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114808709255,"sku":"9781540602305","price":9.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d051b70e440b9a95350eb4e61dc389f5.webp?v=1732502785","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/saint-nicholas-the-origin-story-of-st-nick-or-santa-claus-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}