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Chanticleer / A Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family

By Cornelius Mathews
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An aging patriarch and his widowed daughter oversee a rural household preparing for a communal Thanksgiving gathering; absent family, a wayward son, an orphaned dependent, visiting merchants and neighboring farmers converge, prompting reflections on memory, loss, and domestic fortune. The narrative moves through arrivals, family finances, children's antics, a sermon, the holiday dinner, fashionable visitors, and final reconciliations, sketching character portraits and small domestic episodes set in an autumnal landscape that blends sentimentality with gentle humor.

About the Author

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Cornelius Mathews

Cornelius Mathews was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature and fairy tales. His notable works include "Chanticleer / A Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family," which reflects themes of family and gratitude, and "The Indian Fairy Book: From the Original Legends," a collection that draws on Native American folklore. Mathews' writing often blends imaginative storytelling with cultural elements, making his works significant in the context of 19th-century American literature. His ability to engage young readers through enchanting narratives has left a lasting impact on the genre.

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