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
Length36h
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length36 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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'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's Thanksgivin' Out West (Eugene Field)
85Bert’s Thanksgiving (J. T. Trowbridge)
19Three Thanksgivings (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)
86A Thanksgiving Story (Miss L. B. Pingree)
20John Inglefield's Thanksgiving (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
87How Obadiah Brought A Thanksgiving (Emily Hewitt Leland)
21Helen'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'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'THER BALDWIN'S THANKSGIVING
37CHAPTER II. THANKSGIVING DAY
104ST. NICHOLAS
38CHAPTER III. ADA HARCOURT
105BARBARA'S COURTSHIP
39CHAPTER IV. LUCY
106THE CONFESSION
40CHAPTER V. UNCLE ISRAEL
107ROSE IN THE GARDEN
41CHAPTER VI. EXPLANATION
108PHOEBE'S WOOING
42CHAPTER VII. A MANEUVER
109THE LOST HEART
43CHAPTER VIII. COUSIN BERINTHA AND LUCY'S PARTY
110JOHN MAYNARD
44CHAPTER IX. A WEDDING AT ST. LUKE'S
111FRIAR ANSELMO
45CHAPTER X. A SURPRISE
112MISCELLANEOUS POEMS
46CHAPTER XI. LIZZIE
113THE CHURCH AT STRATFORD-ON-AVON
47I
114MRS. BROWNING'S GRAVE AT FLORENCE
48II
115MY CASTLE
49III
116APPLE-BLOSSOMS
50Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party (Ida Hamilton Munsell)
117SUMMER HOURS
51CHAPTER I THE INVITATION
118JUNE
52CHAPTER II RELIANCE
119LITTLE CHARLIE
53CHAPTER III WHERE'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'S PARTY
125A SOLDIER'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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