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Thanksgiving the holiday at the heart of the American experience

" 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...

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Main Author: Kirkpatrick, Melanie (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Encounter Books, [2016]
Edition:First American Edition.
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Thanksgiving Day > History.
Holidays > United States > History.
United States > Social life and customs.
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