IN THE DARK STREES SHINETH; a 1941 Christmas Eve Story

McCullough, David

ISBN 10: 1606418319 / ISBN 13: 9781606418314

Published by Shadow Mountain, No Place Shown, 2010

About this Item

First edition, first printing. 42p. 30 historic photos. Fine white cover, brown letters. Fine illustrated jacket in protective plastic. Includes DVD narrated by David McCullough, with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Includes FDR's Christmas Eve message 1941 and Winston Churchill's Christmas message 1941. "Bestselling author and renowned historian David McCullough relates a compelling story about the spirit of Christmas and the power of light to shine in difficult, dangerous times. Also sharing the stories behind 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' and 'I'll Be home for Christmas.' This beautifully designed book is filled with historic photographs and uplifting messages that will bring the Christmas spirit home to your family.". Seller Inventory # 4665

Bibliographic Details

Title: IN THE DARK STREES SHINETH; a 1941 Christmas...

Publisher: Shadow Mountain, No Place Shown

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: First Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt met at the White House. It was Christmas Eve, 1941. As war raged throughout the world, the two leaders delivered a powerful message that still resonates today. Bestselling author and historian David McCullough relates a compelling story about the spirit of Christmas and the power of light in difficult, dangerous times. Beautifully designed with historic photographs that transport readers to the early days of World War II Includes a DVD of David McCullough s presentation of this story at the Mormon Tabernacle Choir s 2009 Christmas concert, to be featured nationally on PBS

About the Author:

David McCullough is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his histories of Truman and John Adams. He was twice awarded the National Book Award, for The Path Between the Seas and Mornings on Horseback, and is the author of the highly acclaimed books 1776, Brave Companions, The Great Bridge, and The Johnstown Flood. He is the recipient of the National Book Foundation Distinguished Contribution to American Letters Award, the National Humanities Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.