St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 07, May 1878: Scribner's Illustrated: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 07, May 1878: Scribner's Illustrated: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 07, May 1878: Scribner's Illustrated is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Various.
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 07, May 1878: Scribner's Illustrated
- Author credits: Various
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's literature -- Periodicals
- Children's periodicals, American
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Poetry
- Category: Short Stories
- St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls
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