Unabridged edition of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, offered here for chump change. The tale was written in October 1843 to help supplement his family's income and “strike a sledgehammer blow” for the poor. It is the tale of a miser given a second chance. From an author needing to get out of debt. A story of redemption and forgiveness.  The story of Christmas. Contents Stave One: Marley’s Ghost ......................................................... 3 Stave Two: The First of the Three Sprits .................................. 12 Stave Three: The Second of the Three Sprits ............................ 21 Stave Four: The Last of the Sprits ............................................. 32 Stave Five: The End of It ........................................................... 40