A Pioneer Thanksgiving: A Story of Harvest Celebrations in 1841

Type

Book

Authors

Barbara Greenwood

ISBN 10

1550747444

ISBN 13

9781550747447

Tags

Canada, 1800s, Thanksgiving

Description

Combining fiction and nonfiction, this dramatic story follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in the year 1841. As with all Canadian pioneer families, Thanksgiving is a special day for the Robertsons, but this year they have more reasons than usual to give thanks.Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about the wild harvest, harvest superstitions and how the First Peoples celebrated the harvest. The past comes alive through hands-on activities such as making a corn dolly or learning to play conkers. Historically accurate and beautifully rendered pencil illustrations make this a comprehensive resource for home or school. - from Amzon

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