Frederick Lee: Or The Christmas Present is a novel written by Mary Ann Hanmer Dodd and published in 1851. The book follows the story of Frederick Lee, a young boy who is orphaned and sent to live with his uncle in a small village. Despite his difficult circumstances, Frederick remains optimistic and determined to make the best of his situation.As Christmas approaches, Frederick becomes increasingly excited about the holiday and the possibility of receiving a special present. However, when he learns that his uncle cannot afford to buy him a gift, Frederick is disappointed. Determined to find a way to make Christmas special, Frederick sets out on a journey to find a job and earn enough money to buy a present for himself and his uncle.Along the way, Frederick meets a variety of characters, including a kind-hearted farmer and a group of traveling performers. Through these encounters, Frederick learns important lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the true meaning of Christmas.With its heartwarming story and timeless message, Frederick Lee: Or The Christmas Present has become a beloved holiday classic.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.