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Offero, The Giant: A Christmas-Eve Story, Elizabeth Harrison Jan 1912

Offero, The Giant: A Christmas-Eve Story, Elizabeth Harrison

Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings

This children's story tells the tale of Offero, the Giant, "the tallest and strongest man" in the world, who sets out to find the greatest ruler on Earth. While on his journey, he learns of Jesus Christ.


The Legend Of The Christ Child, Elizabeth Harrison Jan 1891

The Legend Of The Christ Child, Elizabeth Harrison

Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings

Adapted from German and presented to members of the Mother's Department of the Chicago Kindergarten Training School, Art Institute, this children's Christmas story is about a child who wanders the streets on Christmas Eve looking to share Christmas with someone.