To and fro, from table to hearth, bustled buxom Mrs. Farmer Bassett, and Eph, the oldest boy, were chorin' 'round outside, for Thanksgiving was at hand, and all must be in order for that time-honored day. Four young girls stood at the long dresser, busily chopping meat, pounding spice, and slicing apples and the tongues of Tilly, Prue, Roxy, and Rhody went as fast as their hands. Two small boys sat on the wooden settle shelling corn for popping, and picking out the biggest nuts from the goodly store their own hands had gathered in October. Savory smells were in the air on the crane hung steaming kettles, and down among the red embers copper sauce-pans simmered, all suggestive of some approaching feast.Ī white-headed baby lay in the old blue cradle that had rocked seven other babies, now and then lifting his head to look out, like a round, full moon, then subsided to kick and crow contentedly, and suck the rosy apple he had no teeth to bite.
The big kitchen was a jolly place just now, for in the great fireplace roared a cheerful fire on the walls hung garlands of dried apples, onions, and corn up aloft from the beams shone crook-necked squashes, juicy hams, and dried venison-for in those days deer still haunted the deep forests, and hunters flourished. November had come the crops were in, and barn, buttery, and bin were overflowing with the harvest that rewarded the summer's hard work. They were poor in money, but rich in land and love, for the wide acres of wood, corn, and pasture land fed, warmed, and clothed the flock, while mutual patience, affection, and courage made the old farm-house a very happy home. With all kinds of stories and all kinds of foods, there will be something for all literature (and food) lovers to enjoy.S IXTY years ago, up among the New Hampshire hills, lived Farmer Bassett, with a house full of sturdy sons and daughters growing up about him. Food and literature have a long relationship and food is used to shed light on characters and relationships, from meals as the centre of family life to food as a political symbol. Part of the ‘tasty’ collection which brings together five stories and extracts all with food at their heart. Stories are available individually so you can build your own collection. There is also a literary analysis section to help students examine themes, characterisation and plot – thus increasing their understanding and appreciation of each story. They are perfect for those students who are ready to make the transition from graded readers to unadapted English literature texts.Įach story provides substantial language support including vocabulary, comprehension questions and language-study exercises. These advanced-level e-Readers offer a variety of original short stories and extracts written by famous classic and modern writers.
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