Thanksgiving : the true story /
Describes the history and activities of the American holiday of Thanksgiving Day.
Main Author: | |
---|---|
Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York :
Henry Holt,
2008.
|
Edition: | 1st ed. |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | Table of contents only |
Summary: | Describes the history and activities of the American holiday of Thanksgiving Day. Examines numerous competing claims for the first Thanksgiving, including the traditional story of the feast shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Paints a fascinating picture of the holiday and its changing meanings throughout American history. |
---|---|
Item Description: | "Christy Ottaviano Books." |
Physical Description: | viii, 149 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-138) and index. |
ISBN: | 9780805082296 (hc : alk. paper) 0805082298 (hc : alk. paper) |