Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2015-11-24 Public domain in the USA. 136 Various Verschillende Various, Various Harper's Young People, December 20, 1881 An Illustrated Weekly Produced by Annie R. McGuire "Harper's Young People, December 20, 1881" by Various is a collection of children's literature published in the late 19th century. The book is designed to entertain and educate its young audience through a series of stories and illustrations that emphasize themes like kindness, imagination, and the spirit of Christmas. The publication reflects the literary style and social values of the Victorian era, catering to children's interests while also providing moral lessons. The book includes a variety of tales, with notable stories such as "Shamruck; or, The Christmas Panniers" by Frank R. Stockton, which follows a gloomy giant named Shamruck as he learns the joy of Christmas after being coaxed to stay by his fellow townsfolk. As the King makes a proclamation to encourage people to wish the giant a Merry Christmas, readers witness how his heart gradually warms through encounters with a little girl and a crafty shoemaker. Other stories, including "Mistress Santa Claus" and "A Perfect Christmas," further explore the joys of the holiday season through entertaining narratives filled with whimsical characters and heartwarming lessons about generosity and the joy of giving. Overall, the anthology captures the essence of childhood wonder and the festive spirit, making it an enjoyable read for children and families alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children's periodicals, American AP Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading 109315 2025-06-20T10:55:35.483834 text/html 84711 2024-10-22T23:30:03 text/html 1820350 2025-06-20T10:55:41.863867 application/epub+zip 1820394 2025-06-20T10:55:38.593814 application/epub+zip 94701 2025-06-20T10:55:37.308800 application/epub+zip 1920094 2025-06-20T10:55:44.236808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1908211 2025-06-20T10:55:41.055085 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187121 2022-09-22T20:42:39.213163 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92357 2023-09-22T05:21:04.957884 text/plain 72662 2024-10-22T23:30:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15038 2025-06-20T10:55:44.380760 application/rdf+xml 12288 2025-06-20T10:55:37.870818 image/jpeg 2891 2025-06-20T10:55:37.584787 image/jpeg 1681983 2025-06-20T10:55:35.542801 application/octet-stream application/zip