""Christmas Before Last Or The Fruit Of The Fragile Palm"" is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story is set in a small village in the Caribbean, where a group of friends gather to celebrate Christmas. The main character, Tom, is a young man who has recently returned from studying in America. He is reunited with his childhood friend, Juanita, who he has always been in love with. However, Juanita is engaged to another man, and Tom is left heartbroken.As the festivities begin, the village is visited by a mysterious stranger who claims to be a prince from a far-off land. The prince is searching for a rare fruit that only grows on a fragile palm tree, and he enlists Tom and his friends to help him find it. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey through the jungle, facing various obstacles along the way.As they search for the fruit, Tom begins to realize that his feelings for Juanita are still strong. However, he must also confront the fact that she is engaged to another man. Meanwhile, the prince's true intentions are revealed, and the group must decide whether to help him or not.""Christmas Before Last Or The Fruit Of The Fragile Palm"" is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and adventure. It explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the power of true love. The book is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions of the Caribbean landscape and its people. It is a perfect read for the holiday season, or for anyone who loves a good adventure story.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories Of Frank R. Stockton V3, by Frank R. Stockton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417925159.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.