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Northwood; a tale of New England

Book • 1827
Published in 1827, 'Northwood; or, Life North and South' is a pioneering American novel set in a fictional New England village.

It follows the experiences of two families—one from New England and one from Virginia—highlighting the cultural and moral differences between the North and South, especially regarding slavery.

The novel is notable as one of the first American novels to address slavery, advocating abolition and national reconciliation.

It also reflects Hale's broader social concerns, including the promotion of unity and moral power through shared national values such as Thanksgiving.

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as the title of Sarah Josepha Hale's anti-slavery novel.
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The Mother of Thanksgiving

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