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The Children's Book of Thanksgiving Stories is a distinguished anthology that elegantly encapsulates the essence of Thanksgiving through a rich tapestry of narratives, ranging from historical fiction to heartfelt family tales. This collection distinguishes itself by its remarkable diversity in literary styles and perspectives, showcasing an array of emotions and experiences tied to the Thanksgiving theme. Each story, carefully selected by the editors, contributes to a broader understanding and appreciation of the holiday, making historical events and personal revelations accessible to readers of all ages. The inclusion of standout pieces from notable authors alongside less familiar voices pr...
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'In The Boyhood of Lincoln' is a novel about the fictionalized life of Abraham Lincoln's younger years, as written by Hezekiah Butterworth. In this volume, the adventures of a pioneer school-master are made to represent the early history of a newly settled country. Here, many of the Indian romances and cabin tales of the early settlers of Illinois can be found in this book, alongside pictures of the hardships and manly struggles of one who by force of early character made himself the greatest of representative Americans.
Wildwood Ways is a series of winter-themed nature sketches written by North American naturalist Winthrop Packard. Readers everywhere will love gorgeous and awe-inspiring illustrations of icy ponds, mischievous squirrels, and a nest of bees. Contents: Snugging-Down Days, Certain White-Faced Hornets, Thin Ice, Winter Fern-Hunting, cont.
This historical fiction is set against the backdrop of the American Revolution and focuses on 'Brother Jonathan.' The character is derived from Jonathan Trumbull, Governor of the State of Connecticut, which was the primary source of supplies for the Northern and Middle Departments during the American Revolutionary War. Brother Jonathan was also a personification of New England. He became a famous fictional character, developed as a parody of all New England during the early American Republic.
"The morning of the twenty-fourth of December a quarter of a century ago opened upon the vast plateau of central Kentucky as a brilliant but bitter day—with a wind like the gales of March. Out in a neighborhood of one of the wealthiest and most thickly settled counties, toward the middle of the forenoon, two stumpy figures with movements full of health and glee appeared on a hilltop of the treeless . . ." A middle aged country doctor takes a memory trip down the lane where his personal and professional lives were forever intertwined with each other. James Lane Allen (1849–1925) was an American novelist and short story writer whose work, including the novel A Kentucky Cardinal, often depicted the culture and dialects of his native Kentucky. His work is characteristic of the late-19th century local color era, when writers sought to capture the vernacular in their fiction. Allen has been described as "Kentucky's first important novelist."
Ellen Tucker Emerson's biography of her mother, Lidian Jackson Emerson, provides important insights into the life of Ralph Waldo Emerson's wife of 46 years. Delores Bird Carpenter has carefully edited this narrative to enhance continuity and to ensure completeness.
The anthology 'Thanksgiving Stories' represents a veritable feast of literary craftsmanship, weaving together the rich tapestries of American culture, tradition, and history through a collection that spans multiple genres and themes. This compendium showcases a wide array of literary styles, from the introspective fiction of George Eliot to the captivating folklore delineated by Andrew Lang, underscoring the depth and diversity of experiences associated with the Thanksgiving holiday. Notably, the collection does not rest on the laurels of any single contributor but rather celebrates the collective excellence and thematic resonance achieved through their combined efforts, making it a signific...