""Twelve O'Clock: A Christmas Story"" is a heartwarming tale written by Frederick William Robinson in 1861. The story follows the protagonist, a young boy named Dick, who is left alone on Christmas Eve after his mother falls ill. As the clock strikes twelve, Dick is visited by a mysterious stranger who takes him on a journey through time and space, showing him the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of family and love. Along the way, Dick meets a cast of characters, including a kind-hearted shoemaker and a group of carolers, who teach him valuable lessons about generosity and compassion. The story is filled with vivid descriptions of Victorian-era London and is sure to delight readers of all ages with its timeless message of hope and goodwill.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.