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100 1 _aMunsell, Ida Hamilton
245 1 0 _aMiss Heck's Thanksgiving Party; or, Topsy Up To Date
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-01
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party; or, Topsy Up To Date" by Ida Hamilton Munsell is a novella written during the late 19th century. This humorous work focuses on the life of Miss Myra Heck, a talented African American maid who navigates societal challenges and personal ambitions in a small Southern town. The book explores themes of race, class distinction, and the pursuit of happiness during festive occasions such as Thanksgiving. The story centers around Miss Myra Heck, who, despite her humble position as a maid, devises a grand scheme to host a Thanksgiving party in her modest home. Utilizing her employer's possessions and culinary expertise, she creates an extravagant celebration for her fellow workers. The narrative unfolds to reveal the joy and mischief that arise from her audacious plans, as her guests revel in music, dance, and sumptuous food. Ultimately, the story highlights Miss Myra's wit and resourcefulness while providing a comedic commentary on societal norms and expectations, leaving a lasting impression on all who partake in her festive gathering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican American women -- Fiction
653 _aHousehold employees -- Fiction
653 _aThanksgiving Day -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44319
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