Project Gutenberg 2015-12-05 Public domain in the USA. 142 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 985, November 12, 1898 Produced by Susan Skinner, Chris Curnow, Pamela Patten and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 985, November 12, 1898" by Various is a historical publication featuring tales, articles, and motivational pieces aimed at young women, written during the late 19th century. The opening chapter presents a narrative titled "Our Hero," set against the backdrop of the Franco-English War, showcasing the challenges faced by English travelers caught in the turmoil of conflict. The story unfolds around characters such as Colonel Baron, his wife, and young Roy, as they navigate the complexities of their circumstances as prisoners of war due to Napoleon's decree. At the start of the tale, the emotional landscape is set against the abrupt arrest of English subjects in France, detailing the anxiety and uncertainty that ensues. Colonel Baron and others are declared prisoners under the conditions of parole, while his son Roy, who is recovering from illness, grapples with the desire to return home. The narrative captures the poignant dynamics between the characters, highlighting themes of loyalty, family ties, and the impact of war on personal lives. The effectiveness of the prose draws readers into the characters’ fears and hopes, making the beginning an engaging entry into a broader historical context and human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's literature -- Periodicals AP PZ Text The Girls Own Paper Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading 159971 2025-07-20T10:09:56.191261 text/html 137812 2024-10-22T23:32:20 text/html 695164 2025-07-20T10:09:59.232266 application/epub+zip 695958 2025-07-20T10:09:56.780253 application/epub+zip 120844 2025-07-20T10:09:56.482255 application/epub+zip 760801 2025-07-20T10:10:01.278220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 733101 2025-07-20T10:09:58.925309 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174226 2022-09-23T03:37:01.194264 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139716 2025-07-20T10:09:55.899326 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 119843 2024-10-22T23:32:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16868 2025-07-20T10:10:01.397232 application/rdf+xml 23204 2025-07-20T10:09:56.544274 image/jpeg 3421 2025-07-20T10:09:56.514251 image/jpeg 673646 2025-07-20T10:09:56.242256 application/octet-stream application/zip 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