Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1891) made her name as an abolitionist and author most noted for her 1832 breakout novel "e;Uncle Tom's Cabin."e; Here are collected three of Beecher's most treasured short stories. In "e;Betty's Bright Idea,"e; a sweet young girl forms a bond with a poor family and is determined to help them make a better life for themselves. In "e;Deacon Pitkin's farm,"e; a young boy whose family can no longer afford payments on their house chooses to forego schooling in order to help make money for his struggling kin. Lastly, "e;The First Christmas in New England"e; documents the first Christmas celebration of the pilgrims from the Mayflower, a truly joyous and heartwarming tale. All three stories create a special portrait of American life as seen by the less fortunate.
| ISBN: | 9781420945058 |
| Publication date: | 1st February 2012 |
| Author: | Stowe, Harriet Beecher |
| Publisher: | Neeland Media LLC |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |