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Title: Harper's Round Table, September 17, 1895
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harper%27s_Young_People
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Annie McGuire
Summary: "Harper's Round Table, September 17, 1895" by Various is a periodical publication that likely emerged during the late 19th century. This collection features a variety of stories and articles aimed at younger readers, combining elements of education, adventure, and moral lessons. The subject matter encompasses narratives on ship voyages, scientific insights, and whimsical tales, appealing to the curiosity and imagination of children. The opening of this edition presents an exhilarating maritime adventure titled "A Cargo of Burning Coal," told from the perspective of an experienced shipmaster. He recounts a perilous journey aboard the bark "Raleigh", which is loaded with coal and bound for Australia. As the ship encounters tumultuous weather, spontaneous combustion ignites the coal in the hold, threatening the lives of the crew and leading to a dramatic struggle for survival. This gripping tale sets the tone for the types of stories found in the publication, blending excitement with themes of courage and resilience on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 33136
Published: Jul 11, 2010
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Children's periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Harper's Round Table, September 17, 1895
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harper%27s_Young_People
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Annie McGuire
Summary: "Harper's Round Table, September 17, 1895" by Various is a periodical publication that likely emerged during the late 19th century. This collection features a variety of stories and articles aimed at younger readers, combining elements of education, adventure, and moral lessons. The subject matter encompasses narratives on ship voyages, scientific insights, and whimsical tales, appealing to the curiosity and imagination of children. The opening of this edition presents an exhilarating maritime adventure titled "A Cargo of Burning Coal," told from the perspective of an experienced shipmaster. He recounts a perilous journey aboard the bark "Raleigh", which is loaded with coal and bound for Australia. As the ship encounters tumultuous weather, spontaneous combustion ignites the coal in the hold, threatening the lives of the crew and leading to a dramatic struggle for survival. This gripping tale sets the tone for the types of stories found in the publication, blending excitement with themes of courage and resilience on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 33136
Published: Jul 11, 2010
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Children's periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.