Of Gratitude & Happiness - The Thanksgiving Storybook

A Diverse Anthology of Gratitude & Joyful ReflectionsBy Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Nora Perry, Andrew Lang, George Eliot, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Mary Jane Holmes, Eugene Field, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Alfred Henry Lewis, O. Henry, Hezekiah Butterworth, Edward Everett Hale, Sarah Orne Jewett, Susan Coolidge, Amy Ella Blanchard, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Cornelius Mathews, Olive Thorne Miller, Alfred Gatty, Ida Hamilton Munsell, Eleanor H. Porter, C. A. Stephens, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Horatio Alger, Rose Terry Cooke, Edna Payson Brett, Isabel Gordon Curtis, Fannie Wilder Brown, Alice Wheildon, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, H. R. Schoolcraft

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Of Gratitude & Happiness - The Thanksgiving Storybook offers an illuminating exploration into the multifaceted emotions surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday. This anthology deftly traverses the spectrum of literary styles, from poignant tales and heartfelt narratives to whimsical reflections and historical insights. It encapsulates the essence of Thanksgiving, portraying stories of familial bonds, personal triumphs, and the simple joy found in gratitude. Standout pieces in the collection capture the heartwarming and often complex nature of this tradition, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of giving thanks. The anthology is enriched by the collective contributions of various authors such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne, among others. These literary giants, alongside their contemporaries, provide stories that resonate with the spirit of Thanksgiving, each offering a unique lens through which the themes of gratitude and happiness are explored. Aligned with literary movements of sentimentalism and realism, these authors provide historical and cultural insights into the Thanksgiving narrative, creating a tapestry of perspectives that reflect the era's social and moral concerns. This collection is a treasure trove for readers eager to experience a diverse range of stories that personify the Thanksgiving spirit. It not only serves as an educational journey through various authorial voices but also fosters a dialogue that is both introspective and joyous. Of Gratitude & Happiness beckons readers to immerse themselves in its rich literary landscape, offering a unique opportunity to explore timeless themes and cultivate a deeper understanding of gratitude's role in fostering happiness.

Family Coming of Age Identity Grief Hopepunk Found Family Journey Redemption

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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction

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Publish dateNov 19, 2023

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1CHAPTER I. GENEALOGY AND PARENTAGE

68CHAPTER FIFTH THE CHILDREN

2CHAPTER II. CHILDHOOD

69CHAPTER SIXTH THE FASHIONABLE LADY AND HER SON

3CHAPTER III. FRUITLANDS

70CHAPTER SEVENTH THE THANKSGIVING SERMON

4CHAPTER IV. THE SENTIMENTAL PERIOD

71CHAPTER EIGHTH THE DINNER

5CHAPTER V. AUTHORSHIP

72CHAPTER NINTH THE NEW-COMERS

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6CHAPTER VI. THE YEAR OF GOOD LUCK

73CHAPTER TENTH THE CONCLUSION

7CHAPTER VII. HOSPITAL SKETCHES

74The Kingdom Of Greedy (P. J. Stahl)

8CHAPTER VIII. EUROPE AND LITTLE WOMEN

75Thankful (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman)

9CHAPTER IX. EUROPE

76Beetle Ring’s Thanksgiving Mascot (Sheldon C. Stoddard)

10CHAPTER X. FAMILY CHANGES

77Mistress Esteem Elliott’s Molasses Cake - The Story of a Postponed Thanksgiving (Kate Upson Clark)

11CHAPTER XI. LAST YEARS

78The First Thanksgiving (Albert F. Blaisdell, Francis K. Ball)

12CHAPTER XII. CONCLUSION

79Thanksgiving at Todd’s Asylum (Winthrop Packard)

13Aunt Susanna&#x27;s Thanksgiving Dinner (Lucy Maud Montgomery)

80Wishbone Valley (R. K. Munkittrick)

14The Genesis of the Doughnut Club (Lucy Maud Montgomery)

81Patem’s Salmagundi (E. S. Brooks)

15Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen (O. Henry)

82Mrs. November’s Dinner Party (Agnes Carr)

16The Purple Dress (O. Henry)

83The Visit - A Story of The Children of The Tower (Maud Lindsay)

17An English Dinner of Thanksgiving (George Eliot)

84The Story of Ruth and Naomi; Adapted from the Bible (C. S. Bailey. C. M. Lewis)

18Ezra&#x27;s Thanksgivin&#x27; Out West (Eugene Field)

85Bert’s Thanksgiving (J. T. Trowbridge)

19Three Thanksgivings (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)

86A Thanksgiving Story (Miss L. B. Pingree)

20John Inglefield&#x27;s Thanksgiving (Nathaniel Hawthorne)

87How Obadiah Brought A Thanksgiving (Emily Hewitt Leland)

21Helen&#x27;s Thanksgiving (Susan Coolidge)

88The White Turkey’s Wing (Sophie Swett)

22I

89The Thanksgiving Goose (Fannie Wilder Brown)

23II

90A Novel Postman (Alice W. Wheildon)

24III

91Ezra’s Thanksgivin’ Out West (Eugene Field)

25IV

92Chip’s Thanksgiving (Annie Hamilton Donnell)

26V

93The Master of Harvest (Mrs. Alfred Gatty)

27VI

94A Thanksgiving Dinner (Edna Payson Brett)

28VII

95Two Old Boys (Pauline Shackleford Colyar)

29Millionaire Mike&#x27;s Thanksgiving (Eleanor H. Porter)

96A Thanksgiving Dinner That Flew Away (Hezekiah Butterworth)

30The Thanksgiving of the Wazir (Andrew Lang)

97Mon-Daw-Min, Or The Origin of Indian Corn (H. R. Schoolcraft)

31The Master of the Harvest (Mrs. Alfred Gatty)

98A Mystery in the Kitchen (Olive Thorne Miller)

32A Wolfville Thanksgiving (Alfred Henry Lewis)

99Who Ate The Dolly’s Dinner (Isabel Gordon Curtis)

33How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown (Harriet Beecher Stowe)

100An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (Rose Terry Cooke)

34CHAPTER I

1011800 and Froze to Death (C. A. Stephens)

35CHAPTER II

102BALLADS

36CHAPTER I. NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING

103GRAND&#x27;THER BALDWIN&#x27;S THANKSGIVING

37CHAPTER II. THANKSGIVING DAY

104ST. NICHOLAS

38CHAPTER III. ADA HARCOURT

105BARBARA&#x27;S COURTSHIP

39CHAPTER IV. LUCY

106THE CONFESSION

40CHAPTER V. UNCLE ISRAEL

107ROSE IN THE GARDEN

41CHAPTER VI. EXPLANATION

108PHOEBE&#x27;S WOOING

42CHAPTER VII. A MANEUVER

109THE LOST HEART

43CHAPTER VIII. COUSIN BERINTHA AND LUCY&#x27;S PARTY

110JOHN MAYNARD

44CHAPTER IX. A WEDDING AT ST. LUKE&#x27;S

111FRIAR ANSELMO

45CHAPTER X. A SURPRISE

112MISCELLANEOUS POEMS

46CHAPTER XI. LIZZIE

113THE CHURCH AT STRATFORD-ON-AVON

47I

114MRS. BROWNING&#x27;S GRAVE AT FLORENCE

48II

115MY CASTLE

49III

116APPLE-BLOSSOMS

50Miss Heck&#x27;s Thanksgiving Party (Ida Hamilton Munsell)

117SUMMER HOURS

51CHAPTER I THE INVITATION

118JUNE

52CHAPTER II RELIANCE

119LITTLE CHARLIE

53CHAPTER III WHERE&#x27;S THE KEY?

120THE WHIPPOORWILL AND I

54CHAPTER IV A HEARTY DINNER

121CARVING A NAME

55CHAPTER V THE RED BOOK

122IN TIME OF WAR

56CHAPTER VI THE OLD HOUSE

123GONE TO THE WAR

57CHAPTER VII THE MILL STREAM

124WHERE IS MY BOY TO-NIGHT?

58CHAPTER VIII JETTY&#x27;S PARTY

125A SOLDIER&#x27;S VALENTINE

59CHAPTER IX THE ELDERFLOWERS

126LAST WORDS

60CHAPTER X WHAT BEN DID

127SONG OF THE CROAKER1

61CHAPTER XI FAREWELLS

128KING COTTON

62CHAPTER XII HOW ARE YOU?

129OUT OF EGYPT

63PREFACE

130THE PRICE OF VICTORY

64CHAPTER FIRST THE LANDSCAPE OF THE STORY

131HARVARD ODES

65CHAPTER SECOND ARRIVAL OF THE MERCHANT AND HIS PEOPLE

132OCCASIONAL ODES

66CHAPTER THIRD THE FARMER-FOLKS FROM THE WEST

133BI-CENTENNIAL ODE

67CHAPTER FOURTH THE FORTUNES OF THE FAMILY CONSIDERED

134FOR THE CONSECRATION OF A CEMETERY

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