Nicholas: The Epic Journey from Saint to Santa Claus, 2005 |
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Publisher: Bloomsbury NY, 2005 Stated First U.S. Edition ISBN 13: 9781582344195 Approx. Dimensions: 10" x 6.25" An elegantly written, idiosyncratic biography of Santa Claus, from his saintly origins in Turkey to his current reign as the king of Christmas. "This book is essentially a "travelogue" of Seal's journey to all of the sites that figure in the transition from Saint Nicholas, a Catholic bishop from Myra (in modern Turkey), to "Santa Claus" of popular legend. Along the way, however, he provides abundant and historical detail." Nicholas is a biographical travelogue tracing the evolution of one of the greatest cults of modern times―the rise of Santa Claus from his origins in Byzantine Turkey to his role as the jolly man who grants every child's wish. It is a compelling story of religious worship and strife, cultural interpretation, and mass commercialization brilliantly framed by Jeremy Seal's modern-day voyage in Santa's footsteps. Saint Nicholas, as Santa was originally known, lived and worked in Myra on the southern coast of Turkey 1,700 years ago. He became a revered figure in the Orthodox and Catholic churches, attracting devotees across the Christian world as his cult shifted westward with the centuries. The saint's bones are said to still exist, and Seal's dogged pursuit of these relics launches his quest for Santa's true lineage―one that takes him through present-day Turkey, Italy, Holland, England, America, and finally Lapland as he pieces together the history of this extraordinary man-to-myth transformation. In the tradition of Bruce Chatwin and Tony Horowitz, Jeremy Seal is a natural storyteller, weaving fascinating history and intrepid travelogue into a book every bit as enchanting as its subject. (Synopsis found via internet) Beautiful condition, book and jacket. Hardback book and dust jacket in near fine condition, stated-first US. edition. Spotless interior and wonderful book for yourself or as a gift. Please see and enlarge photos as they are an important part of description and email with any questions prior to your purchase. Thanks for looking. |
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