A Turkey Apiece
The story revolves around a young boy who grows up on a farm in rural Canada during the late 19th century. The narrative explores his experiences, struggles, and relationships with family members and neighbors. Through the protagonist's journey, the novel portrays the harsh realities of rural life, including poverty, hard work, and isolation.
By Edward William Thomson · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 3,910 words
First lines
Not long ago I was searching files of New York papers for 1864, when my eye caught the headline, "Thanksgiving Dinner for the Army. " I had shared that feast. The words brought me a vision of a cavalry brigade in winter quarters before Petersburg; of the three-miles-distant and dim steeples of the besieged city; of rows and rows of canvas-covered huts sheltering the infantry corps that stretched interminably away toward the Army of the James. I fancied I could hear again the great guns of "Fort Hell" infrequently punctuating the far-away picket-firing.
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A Turkey Apiece is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edward William Thomson, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward William Thomson
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Humor, Family
- Length: 3,910 words
- Structure: 1 section, 68 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with accurate historical details.
- Adventure — Features a journey or quest with various challenges.
- Drama — Focuses on emotional and relational development of characters.
- Humor — Contains elements intended to amuse and entertain.
Tags
Canadian Literature · Historical Fiction · Short Stories · Rural Life · Farm Life · Family Drama · Social Commentary · Humor · Satire · Early 20th Century · Ontario Setting · Folk Tales