The First Christmas of New England & Other Holiday Tales

By Harriet Beecher Stowe

Book Overview

A new edition of three of Harriet Beecher Stowe's most beloved holiday short-stories about Christmas and Thanksgiving: "Betty's Bright Idea," "Deacon Pitkin's Farm," and "The First Christmas of New England." These works are excerpted from Stowe's collection published under the title "Betty's Bright Idea" in 1876. Harriet Beecher Stowe was a renowned American author, abolitionist, and social activist. Born in Litchfield, Connecticut in 1811, she was the daughter of a prominent clergyman and sister to several influential authors and scholars. Stowe is best known for her iconic novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, which was a scathing indictment of slavery and a call for action to end the practice. Uncle Tom's Cabin sold an unprecedented 300,000 copies in the United States in its first year and was widely read in both the United States and Europe, sparking impassioned debates over the issue of slavery. Stowe wrote numerous other works throughout her life, including novels, short stories, and poetry. She also wrote and spoke out against social injustices such as racism, sexism, and poverty. Stowe's legacy as a pioneering female author and a passionate advocate for civil rights continues to inspire readers around the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08NV81GYN
• ISBN13: 9798566653112
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.0"