Awareness of the significance of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) has recently grown, due to the promotional efforts of UNESCO and its Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003). However, the increased recognition of intangible heritage has brought to light its undervalued status within the museum and heritage sector, and raised questions about safeguarding efforts, ownership, protective legal frameworks, authenticity and how global initiatives ca...

In "Betty's Bright Idea; Deacon Pitkin's Farm; and the First Christmas of New England," Harriet Beecher Stowe intertwines narrative warmth with critical social commentary, showcasing her masterful command over sentimental and regionalist literature. Through the lens of New England's pastoral life, Stowe captures the spirit of community and the importance of generosity during the holidays. Her vivid narratives, marked by heartfelt characterizations and a rich description of rural landscapes...

BETTY'S BRIGHT IDEA. "When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men."—Eph. iv. 8. Some say that ever, 'gainst that season comes Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrate, The bird of dawning singeth all night long. And then, they say, no evil spirit walks; The nights are wholesome; then no planets strike, No fairy takes, no witch hath power to charm,— So hallowed and so gracious is the time. And this holy time, so hallowed and so gracious, was settling down ...

And this holy time, so hallowed and so gracious, was settling down over the great roaring, rattling, seething life–world of New York in the good year 1875. Who does not feel its on–coming in the shops and streets, in the festive air of trade and business, in the thousand garnitures by which every store hangs out triumphal banners and solicits you to buy something for a Christmas gift? For it is the peculiarity of all this array of prints, confectionery, dry goods, and manufactures of all kind...

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1891) made her name as an abolitionist and author most noted for her 1832 breakout novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Here are collected three of Beecher's most treasured short stories. In "Betty's Bright Idea," a sweet young girl forms a bond with a poor family and is determined to help them make a better life for themselves. In "Deacon Pitkin's farm," a young boy whose family can no longer afford payments on their house chooses to forego schooling in order to help mak...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

According to Wikipedia: "Harriet Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1811 July 1, 1896) was an abolitionist, whose novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) attacked the cruelty of slavery; it reached millions as a novel and play, and became influential in the U.S. and Britain. It made the political issues of the 1850s regarding slavery tangible to millions, energizing anti-slavery forces in the American North. It angered and annoyed the South. The impact is summed up in a commonly quoted statement apocryphally ...

"Betty's Bright Idea; Deacon Pitkin's Farm; and the First Christmas of New England" is a collection of three stories written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author renowned for her influential novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin.""Betty's Bright Idea": This story revolves around Betty and her kind-hearted nature, focusing on the theme of generosity during the Christmas season. It reflects on the joys of giving and the spirit of goodwill toward others."Deacon Pitkin's Farm": This tale follows the life o...