Partakers of plenty: A study of the first Thanksgiving - Softcover

Anderson, Jay; Deetz, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9375369137 ISBN 13: 9789375369134

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

A cold November wind sweeps across the bleak Massachusetts shore, carrying with it both the hope and uncertainty of a fledgling settlement. Against this stark backdrop unfolds the story of the first Thanksgiving-a moment often shrouded in myth but rooted in the grit, faith, and fragile alliances of early American history. This meticulously researched account draws readers into the daily realities of seventeenth-century America, where New England settlers and Native peoples met not just in celebration, but in a cautious, complex negotiation for survival. Exploring the origins of one of the most enduring American holiday traditions, the narrative moves beyond familiar tales to illuminate the intricate relations between Pilgrims and the native Wampanoag. Through careful attention to historical detail, it reveals the precarious balance of trust and necessity that shaped the earliest gatherings. The book paints a vivid portrait of colonial America, capturing the challenges faced by settlers as they forged new lives amidst hardship, uncertainty, and the ever-present tension of cultural encounter. With a keen eye for the broader sweep of American cultural history, the author traces how the first Thanksgiving became woven into the fabric of national identity. The work is grounded in the realities of early American settlements, offering insight into the shared meals, fragile truces, and daily struggles that defined the era. It invites readers to reconsider the origins of Thanksgiving, examining not just the feast itself, but the human stories behind it-stories of resilience, adaptation, and the forging of an uneasy peace. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For those fascinated by the nuanced history of the first Thanksgiving, the complexities of colonial America nonfiction, and the foundations of American holiday traditions, this volume offers a compelling and authoritative perspective that will reward careful reading and thoughtful reflection.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9375369137
• ISBN 13: 9789375369134
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 28
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