Harry's Horse : A Christmas Story single work   short story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1888... 1888 Harry's Horse : A Christmas Story
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A mechanic grown rich through his inventions recalls a happy Christmas of his first marriage and his humble gift of a rocking horse to his infant son. His son died the next morning and his wife followed within a year. His second marriage was of convenience only. Tender tale with warmly intimate description of the child and the games played with his young parents. (PB)

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    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 24 no. 283 December 1888 Z1080941 1888 periodical issue 1888 pg. 186-189
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