| Editor |
Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 |
| Author |
Various |
| Title |
St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, September 1878, No. 11
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, LM Bornath, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, September 1878, No. 11" by Various is a collection of children's literature written in the late 19th century. The magazine features a variety of stories, poems, and articles aimed at entertaining and educating young readers, often focusing on themes of adventure, imagination, and moral lessons. At the start of this publication, readers encounter a charming poem titled "Fern-Seed" by Celia Thaxter, which tells the whimsical tale of a little girl named Nell who becomes invisible after filling her shoes with fern-seed, highlighting the magic of childhood imagination. This poem sets the tone for the magazine, as it blends fantasy with relatable childhood experiences. The opening also introduces a narrative about mackerel fishing along the rugged New England coast, depicting a boy’s early morning adventure with his uncle and cousin, immersing readers in the vibrant world of nature and familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's literature -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Children's periodicals, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17409 |
| Release Date |
Dec 28, 2005 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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