Tommy Trots Visit to Santa Claus (Illustrated)

Tommy Trots Visit to Santa Claus is a charming tale about Tommy, wealthy Virginia boy who always gets what he wants for Christmas, but eventually realizes that his toys don't make him happy anymore. He begins to take pity on his poor neighbor Johnny, and slowly understands than only by giving can one find true happiness. Thomas Nelson Page (1853-1922) was a lawyer and one of the best-known American writers of his day. After his service in presidential administration Page returned home and continued to write for the remainder of his years. Page's fiction featured a nostalgic view of the South in step with what is termed Lost Cause ideology. He also wrote books for children and teenagers.