Project Gutenberg 2024-01-05 Public domain in the USA. 118 Deetz, James 1930 2000 Deetz, James J. F. Anderson, Jay (Jay Allan) Partakers of plenty : $b A study of the first Thanksgiving $aPlymouth, Mass. :$bPlimoth Plantation, $c1972. "[P]reviously published under the title of 'The Ethnogastronomy of Thanksgiving' in the November 25, 1972 issue of the Saturday Review of Science" Bob Taylor, Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Partakers of Plenty: A Study of the First Thanksgiving" by James Deetz and Jay Anderson is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the events surrounding the first Thanksgiving, moving beyond the traditional narratives to delve into the cultural and social practices of the Pilgrims as they celebrated their successful harvest in 1621. By examining various historical contexts, it offers readers a richer understanding of this early American festival. The authors detail the experiences of the Pilgrims during their first year in America, capturing the struggles and triumphs that led to their harvest celebration. The text highlights key figures such as Edward Winslow and Massasoit, the leader of the Wampanoag tribe, emphasizing the significance of their interactions. The narrative shifts from a solemn day of thanks to an exuberant harvest feast characterized by traditional English customs and local ingredients, showcasing the joy and communal spirit of the time. By presenting a comprehensive view of the Pilgrims' journey and their relationships with Native Americans, the book enriches the modern understanding of Thanksgiving, linking contemporary celebrations to their historical roots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20231119161659deetz 1972 US Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 Thanksgiving Day -- History E011 GT Text Category: History - American 77054 2025-06-28T14:16:43.014291 text/html 50951 2024-01-04T22:59:18 text/html 2183377 2025-06-28T14:16:46.533235 application/epub+zip 2181903 2025-06-28T14:16:44.284249 application/epub+zip 283473 2025-06-28T14:16:43.508295 application/epub+zip 2893845 2025-06-28T14:16:48.205296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2883180 2025-06-28T14:16:45.918243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 61534 2025-06-28T14:16:42.769263 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41701 2024-01-04T22:59:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16848 2025-06-28T14:16:48.335243 application/rdf+xml 29131 2025-06-28T14:16:43.730248 image/jpeg 3920 2025-06-28T14:16:43.619255 image/jpeg 2630026 2025-06-28T14:16:43.080278 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia