Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience

by Melanie Kirkpatrick

Book Overview

We all know the story of Thanksgiving. Or do we? This uniquely American holiday has a rich and little known history beyond the famous feast of 1621.

In Thanksgiving, award-winning author Melanie Kirkpatrick journeys through four centuries of history, giving us a vivid portrait of our nation's best-loved holiday. Drawing on newspaper accounts, private correspondence, historical documents, and cookbooks, Thanksgiving brings to life...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1641772123
• ISBN13: 9781641772129
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Encounter Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.0"