St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 08, June 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. 08, June 1878
Scribner's Illustrated
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 08, June 1878" by Various is a children's magazine published during the late 19th century. This volume features a collection of stories and poems aimed at entertaining young readers, encouraging their imagination and providing moral lessons through various narratives. The content likely revolves around adventures and life lessons, featuring relatable characters and engaging themes for children. The opening of this magazine includes a poem titled "A Triumph" by Celia Thaxter, which depicts a young boy named Roger joyfully racing up a hill, eager to plant a flag as a sign of achievement, only to stop to help his little sister, Jenny, who is crying in the meadow. The poem captures the beauty of childhood, ambition, and the virtues of kindness and compassion through this touching moment. The following section shifts to a lively narrative titled "One Saturday," where a group of grammar school children prepares for a nutting excursion, showcasing their excitement, conflicts, and camaraderie as they navigate the chaos of preparations and interactions on their way to the woods. This opening portion combines both poetic and narrative elements, illustrating playful childhood adventures and the lessons learned along the way. (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. 16123
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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