Thanksgiving Stories
Collection of 40+ TalesBy Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Andrew Lang, George Eliot, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Eugene Field, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hezekiah Butterworth, Edward Everett Hale, Sarah Orne Jewett, Susan Coolidge, Maud Lindsay, Olive Thorne Miller, Winthrop Packard, Kate Upson Clark, Alfred Gatty, Albert F. Blaisdell, Eleanor H. Porter, C. A. Stephens, J. T. Trowbridge, Eleanor L. Skinner, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Rose Terry Cooke, Edna Payson Brett, Phila Butler Bowman, Katherine Grace Hulbert, Agnes Carr, Isabel Gordon Curtis, P. J. Stahl, Sheldon C. Stoddard, Francis K. Ball, R. K. Munkittrick, E. S. Brooks, Emily Hewitt Leland, Fannie Wilder Brown, Alice Wheildon, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, H. R. Schoolcraft, L. B. Pingree, Sophie Swet
Length23h 59m
About this audiobook
Thanksgiving Stories is a vivid anthology that captures the spirit of gratitude and togetherness, woven through an eclectic mix of literary styles and narratives. From heartwarming tales of familial bonds to reflective stories on the meaning of giving thanks, this collection gathers gems of literature spanning the sentimental, the whimsical, and the philosophical. The anthology's remarkable depth is reflected in standout pieces that echo with timeless resonance, painting a canvas of human emotion and shared experience. The anthology unites a wealth of literary voices, including luminaries like Harriet Beecher Stowe and Louisa May Alcott, alongside lesser-known yet equally compelling writers. Anchored in the context of the 19th and early 20th-century literary landscapes, these authors offer profound insights into the cultural and social dynamics of their times. Their narratives are linked by the common thread of Thanksgiving, enriching readers' understanding of the holiday as both a historical and a culturally significant event. Thanksgiving Stories is an essential read for those eager to explore a tapestry of perspectives through the voices of diverse authors. This collection invites readers to indulge in an array of styles and themes that offer not just escapism, but a robust reflection on gratitude itself. Ideal for both academic and casual exploration, the anthology promises a rewarding journey of discovery, echoing long after the last page is turned.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length23 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 18, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. GENEALOGY AND PARENTAGE.
33The Debut of Dan’l Webster (Isabel Gordon Curtis)
2CHAPTER II. CHILDHOOD.
34The Two Alms, or the Thanksgiving Day Gift (Eleanor L. Skinner)
3CHAPTER III. FRUITLANDS.
35The Kingdom of the Greedy (P. J. Stahl)
4CHAPTER IV. THE SENTIMENTAL PERIOD.
36Thankful (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman)
5CHAPTER V. AUTHORSHIP.
37Beetle Ring's Thanksgiving Mascot (Sheldon C. Stoddard)
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6CHAPTER VI. THE YEAR OF GOOD LUCK.
38Mistress Esteem Elliott's Molasses Cake (Kate Upson Clark)
7CHAPTER VII. HOSPITAL SKETCHES.
39The First Thanksgiving (Albert F. Blaisdell and Francis K. Ball)
8CHAPTER VIII. EUROPE AND LITTLE WOMEN.
40Thanksgiving at Todd's Asylum (Winthrop Packard)
9CHAPTER IX. EUROPE.
41Wishbone Valley (R. K. Munkittrick)
10CHAPTER X. FAMILY CHANGES.
42Patem's Salmagundi (E. S. Brooks)
11CHAPTER XI. LAST YEARS.
43Miss November's Dinner Party (Agnes Carr)
12CHAPTER XII. CONCLUSION.
44The Visit (Maud Lindsay)
13Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner (Lucy Maud Montgomery)
45The Story of Ruth and Naomi (Bible)
14The Genesis of the Doughnut Club (Lucy Maud Montgomery)
46Bert's Thanksgiving (J. T. Trowbridge)
15An English Dinner of Thanksgiving (George Eliot)
47A Thanksgiving Story (Miss L. B. Pingree)
16Ezra's Thanksgivin' Out West (Eugene Field)
48How Obadiah Brought About a Thanksgiving (Emily Hewitt Leland)
17John Inglefield's Thanksgiving (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
49The White Turkey's Wing (Sophie Swett)
18Helen's Thanksgiving (Susan Coolidge)
50The Thanksgiving Goose (Fannie Wilder Brown)
19I
51A Novel Postman (Alice Wheildon)
20II
52Chip's Thanksgiving (Annie Hamilton Donnell)
21III
53A Thanksgiving Dinner (Edna Payson Brett)
22IV
54Two Old Boys (Pauline Shackleford Colyar)
23V
55A Thanksgiving Dinner That Flew Away (Hezekiah Butterworth)
24VI
56Mon-daw-min (H. R. Schoolcraft)
25VII
57A Mystery in the Kitchen (Olive Thorne Miller)
26Millionaire Mike's Thanksgiving (Eleanor H. Porter)
58Who Ate the Dolly's Dinner? (Isabel Gordon Curtis)
27The Thanksgiving of the Wazir (Andrew Lang)
59An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving (Rose Terry Cooke)
28The Master of the Harvest (Mrs. Alfred Gatty)
601800 and Froze to Death (C. A. Stephens)
29How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
61The Night before Thanksgiving (Sarah Orne Jewett)
30The Queer Little Baker Man (Phila Butler Bowman)
62I.
31A Turkey for the Stuffing (Katherine Grace Hulbert)
63II.
32Mrs. November’s Party (Agnes Carr)
64III.
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