Publisher's Synopsis
The Blue Bell of Red-Neap or Shingle Cord: A Christmas Story is a book written by Louisa Parr and published in 1871. The story is set in the fictional village of Red-Neap and revolves around the life of a young girl named Blue Bell. Blue Bell is a kind and gentle girl who lives with her grandfather in a small cottage in the village. Despite facing many hardships in life, she remains optimistic and cheerful.As Christmas approaches, Blue Bell is excited about the festivities and the arrival of her cousin, Shingle Cord. However, her joy is short-lived when she learns that her cousin is not the kind and generous person she thought he was. Shingle Cord is selfish and greedy, and he has come to Red-Neap with the intention of stealing from the villagers.Blue Bell is heartbroken by her cousin's behavior and decides to take matters into her own hands. With the help of her friends, she devises a plan to stop Shingle Cord and teach him a lesson. The story is a heartwarming tale of friendship, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas.Overall, The Blue Bell of Red-Neap or Shingle Cord: A Christmas Story is a delightful read for both children and adults. It teaches valuable lessons about the importance of kindness, compassion, and the true meaning of Christmas.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.
