In the Dark Streets Shineth: A 1941 Christmas Eve Story.

MCCULLOUGH, David.

$400.00

Item Number: 143615

Wisconsin: Shadow Mountain, 2010.

First edition of this work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Signed by David McCullough on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

Days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt met at the White House. It was Christmas Eve, 1941. As war raged throughout the world, the two leaders delivered a powerful message that still resonates today. Bestselling author and historian David McCullough relates a compelling story about the spirit of Christmas and the power of light in difficult, dangerous times. Beautifully designed with historic photographs that transport readers to the early days of World War II. Includes a DVD of David McCullough's presentation of this story at the Mormon Tabernacle Choir s 2009 Christmas concert, to be featured nationally on PBS.