St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 07, May 1878 by Various

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Author Various
Editor Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905
Title St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 07, May 1878
Scribner's Illustrated
Note Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 07, May 1878" by Various is a children's magazine written in the late 19th century. This publication features a collection of stories, poems, and illustrations intended to entertain and educate young readers, aiming to capture the imagination of children in an era when literature was a vital part of childhood. The likely topics revolve around adventures, moral lessons, and whimsical tales that resonate with the experiences and interests of children from that time period. The opening of the magazine introduces a captivating story titled "How Mandy Went Rowing with the 'Cap'n'" by Mary Hallock Foote. It begins with Mandy and her brother Bub, who live near the Hudson River, watching their father and brother preparing for a day of fishing. As Mandy grapples with her responsibilities at home, including tending to her baby brother, she longs for adventure. The narrative captures a tender dynamic between the siblings as they navigate their daily lives, the whimsical allure of the river, and Mandy's eventual opportunity to go rowing with the good-natured "Cap'n" Kent. The tale weaves together themes of childhood innocence, sibling bond, and the joy found in simple pleasures, setting the stage for exciting adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's literature -- Periodicals
Subject Children's periodicals, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 16173
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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