Colonel Carter's Christmas

<p>F. Hopkinson Smith (1838-1915) was an American author artist and engineer known for his diverse talents across multiple fields. As a writer he gained popularity for his charming often sentimental novels and short stories such as <em>Colonel Carter of Cartersville</em> and <em>Caleb West: Master Diver</em>. His works often reflected themes of Southern life and genteel society infused with humor and warmth. Beyond literature Smith was also a skilled engineer contributing to significant projects like the foundation of the Statue of Liberty. Additionally he was an accomplished painter and illustrator further cementing his legacy as a multifaceted creative figure of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.</p>