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Title: Harper's Round Table, April 14, 1896

Note: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Summary: "Harper's Round Table, April 14, 1896" by Various is a collection of illustrated stories and articles written in the late 19th century. This edition appears to capture a variety of content, from adventurous tales to educational pieces, likely aiming to entertain and inform young readers of the time. The opening chapter prominently features a whimsical sea yarn involving two boys who are reunited with an old sailor and sets the tone for the playful and adventurous narratives typical of the period's children's literature. The beginning of the collection introduces readers to Henry and George, two boys who embark on a familiar trek to the pier only to discover their old friend, the Old Sailor, laughing merrily at the end. As they approach, he regales them with tales of his adventures at sea, including quirky encounters with his captain's overbearing mother during a voyage. Through a mix of humor and character-driven storytelling, the old sailor engages the boys, sharing a narrative filled with nautical terminology, humor, and an appealing sense of nostalgia for the glory days of sailing. This lively recounting invites readers into a world of maritime whimsy and adventure, appealing to the imagination of children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 56766

Published: Mar 17, 2018

Downloads: 89

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, April 14, 1896

Note: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Summary: "Harper's Round Table, April 14, 1896" by Various is a collection of illustrated stories and articles written in the late 19th century. This edition appears to capture a variety of content, from adventurous tales to educational pieces, likely aiming to entertain and inform young readers of the time. The opening chapter prominently features a whimsical sea yarn involving two boys who are reunited with an old sailor and sets the tone for the playful and adventurous narratives typical of the period's children's literature. The beginning of the collection introduces readers to Henry and George, two boys who embark on a familiar trek to the pier only to discover their old friend, the Old Sailor, laughing merrily at the end. As they approach, he regales them with tales of his adventures at sea, including quirky encounters with his captain's overbearing mother during a voyage. Through a mix of humor and character-driven storytelling, the old sailor engages the boys, sharing a narrative filled with nautical terminology, humor, and an appealing sense of nostalgia for the glory days of sailing. This lively recounting invites readers into a world of maritime whimsy and adventure, appealing to the imagination of children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 56766

Published: Mar 17, 2018

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: Children's periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.