{"product_id":"the-origins-and-history-of-beatrice-f-buck-9798273001770","title":"The Origins and History of American Thanksgiving: Tracing the Journey from 1621 to Today's Traditions of Family, Food, and Gratitude","description":"From the harvest fields of \u003cb\u003e1621 Plymouth\u003c\/b\u003e to the bustling kitchens and televised parades of modern America, \u003ci\u003eThe Origins and History of American Thanksgiving\u003c\/i\u003e traces the extraordinary journey of one of the nation's most cherished traditions. This book uncovers how a simple harvest meal between the \u003cb\u003ePilgrims \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ethe Wampanoag\u003c\/b\u003e grew into a national symbol of gratitude, family, and unity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichly detailed and deeply engaging, the book brings to life the people and moments that shaped \u003cb\u003eThanksgiving \u003c\/b\u003eacross four centuries. It captures the early colonial observances, the powerful influence of \u003cb\u003eSarah Josepha Hale's\u003c\/b\u003e campaign for a national day of thanks, \u003cb\u003eAbraham Lincoln's\u003c\/b\u003e unifying proclamation during the Civil War, and the rise of iconic customs such as \u003cb\u003eMacy's Parade\u003c\/b\u003e and the family feast table. Each chapter reveals how faith, community, and the changing face of America have shaped what it means to give thanks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom hardship to abundance, from prayerful beginnings to televised celebration, this book offers a view of a holiday that continues to define the American spirit. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Origins and History of American Thanksgiving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a reflection on gratitude as a timeless human value and a celebration of how the simple act of giving thanks continues to bring families and communities together in an ever-changing world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beatrice F. Buck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798273001770\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Beatrice F. Buck","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014327742719,"sku":"9798273001770","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_63099d36-e243-47fe-8658-82e9a45327bf.jpg?v=1767747920","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-origins-and-history-of-beatrice-f-buck-9798273001770","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}