Our Young Folks—Vol. I, No. II, February 1865: An Illustrated Magazine for Boys and Girls: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Our Young Folks—Vol. I, No. II, February 1865: An Illustrated Magazine for Boys and Girls is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Various.
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"Our Young Folks—Vol. I, No. II, February 1865" by Various is a children’s illustrated magazine composed during the mid-19th century. This collection features a variety of stories, poems, and articles aimed at engaging the imaginations of young readers, providing entertainment, moral lessons, and insights into different cultures and historical contexts. The opening of this magazine includes a retelling of a heart-wrenching story about David Matson, a sailor whose fate takes a tragic turn when he is captured and sold as a slave after his ship is lost at sea. The narrative goes on to describe the emotional struggles of David's wife, Anna, who must cope with her husband's presumed death while she raises their children. In a parallel tale, the story introduces Joel Barlow, an American commissioner who ultimately frees David and reveals the complicating circumstances surrounding his family life, setting the stage for themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience. This touching introduction is complemented by a series of poems and accompanying illustrations that define the magazine's intent to entertain while imparting moral and cultural lessons to its young audience.
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- Title: Our Young Folks—Vol. I, No. II, February 1865: An Illustrated Magazine for Boys and Girls
- Author credits: Various
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's literature -- Periodicals
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Poetry
- Category: Short Stories
- Our Young Folks
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