This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Harper's Young People, August 9, 1881
An Illustrated Weekly
Credits: Produced by Annie R. McGuire
Summary: "Harper's Young People, August 9, 1881" by Various is a periodical publication aimed at a young audience, written in the late 19th century. The magazine features various stories, articles, and illustrations that cater to children, highlighting adventures, moral lessons, and explorations of nature and society. It embodies the educational and entertainment values of its time, making it an engaging resource for young readers. The opening portion introduces a poem titled "Picnic Sam" by Will Carleton, which presents the story of a boy named Samuel, who is known for his insatiable appetite for picnics. Samuel, despite his ragged appearance and awkwardness, earnestly seeks friendship and acceptance among his peers. The narrative sets up a pivotal moment when Samuel, after being shunned by the other children, heroically jumps into a river to save a girl from drowning. Tragically, his bravery leads to his own demise, allowing the story to reflect on themes of acceptance, compassion, and the superficial judgments made by society. The sequence poignantly illustrates the complexities of childhood experience, social dynamics, and the real impact of friendship and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 48610
Published: Mar 30, 2015
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Children's periodicals, American
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Harper's Young People, August 9, 1881
An Illustrated Weekly
Credits: Produced by Annie R. McGuire
Summary: "Harper's Young People, August 9, 1881" by Various is a periodical publication aimed at a young audience, written in the late 19th century. The magazine features various stories, articles, and illustrations that cater to children, highlighting adventures, moral lessons, and explorations of nature and society. It embodies the educational and entertainment values of its time, making it an engaging resource for young readers. The opening portion introduces a poem titled "Picnic Sam" by Will Carleton, which presents the story of a boy named Samuel, who is known for his insatiable appetite for picnics. Samuel, despite his ragged appearance and awkwardness, earnestly seeks friendship and acceptance among his peers. The narrative sets up a pivotal moment when Samuel, after being shunned by the other children, heroically jumps into a river to save a girl from drowning. Tragically, his bravery leads to his own demise, allowing the story to reflect on themes of acceptance, compassion, and the superficial judgments made by society. The sequence poignantly illustrates the complexities of childhood experience, social dynamics, and the real impact of friendship and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 48610
Published: Mar 30, 2015
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Children's periodicals, American
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.