Description

The Night Before Thanksgiving, A White Heron: And Selected Stories is a collection of short stories written by Sarah Orne Jewett and first published in 1914. The book contains some of Jewett's most famous stories, including ""The Night Before Thanksgiving"" and ""A White Heron."" ""The Night Before Thanksgiving"" follows a young girl named Lydia as she prepares for the holiday with her family. As she helps her mother in the kitchen, she reflects on the meaning of Thanksgiving and the importance of family.""A White Heron"" tells the story of a young girl named Sylvia who lives in a rural area and befriends a hunter who is searching for a rare bird. As she helps him navigate the woods, Sylvia is torn between her love for nature and her loyalty to her new friend.The other stories in the collection explore themes of family, love, and the beauty of rural life. Jewett's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of nature and its ability to capture the essence of small-town America.Overall, The Night Before Thanksgiving, A White Heron: And Selected Stories is a timeless collection of stories that continues to inspire readers today.With Introductory Notes, And Questions And Suggestions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.