''Little City of Hope: A Christmas Story'' is a heartwarming tale written by Francis Marion Crawford and first published in 1907. The story is set in a small town in Italy, where a group of kind-hearted nuns run an orphanage for young children. As Christmas approaches, the nuns are struggling to provide for the children and make sure they have a happy holiday season. The story follows the adventures of a young, mischievous boy named Pietro, who lives in the orphanage. Despite his difficult upbringing, Pietro is full of spirit and determination, and he sets out to make sure that all of the children in the orphanage have a wonderful Christmas. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a local shopkeeper, a group of carolers, and even Santa Claus himself.Through Pietro’s adventures, the story explores themes of love, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas. It is a heartwarming tale that is sure to delight readers of all ages, and it is a perfect read for the holiday season. With its charming characters and beautiful setting, ''Little City of Hope'' is a classic Christmas story that will warm your heart and leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.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.