Project Gutenberg 2019-05-13 Public domain in the USA. 96 Various Verschillende Various, Various Harper's Round Table, October 27, 1896 Produced by Annie R. McGuire "Harper's Round Table, October 27, 1896" by Various is a periodical publication composed of several articles and stories, rooted in the late 19th century. This edition features diverse narratives that reflect on themes of adventure, personal courage, and the spirit of youth, especially in the context of historical events and fictional accounts from that era. Notably, the opening portion revolves around a young boy named John Sibley, who finds himself in a perilous situation during the Texas Revolution, showcasing themes of bravery, duty, and the struggle for independence. The beginning of this publication introduces John Sibley, a young printer's assistant in the town of Harrisburg. As the Mexican army advances toward the town, Sibley chooses to remain and protect his employer’s property, despite warnings from friends. His dark complexion and Spanish-language skills allow him to deceive the incoming soldiers, leading to an unexpected encounter with General Santa Anna. Here, Sibley offers his truthful insight about the retreating Texan forces, showcasing his strategic thinking and determination to aid his compatriots. This opening portion lays the foundation for an engaging tale that intertwines personal heroism with the backdrop of a critical historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's periodicals AP Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: History - American 189716 2025-06-23T15:06:08.760187 text/html 185852 2019-05-13T06:56:28 text/html 1361830 2025-06-23T15:06:16.350116 application/epub+zip 1361018 2025-06-23T15:06:11.905165 application/epub+zip 144993 2025-06-23T15:06:10.557188 application/epub+zip 1494568 2025-06-23T15:06:19.827124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1469842 2025-06-23T15:06:15.461128 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239939 2022-09-27T00:08:02.286559 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164975 2025-06-23T15:06:07.929183 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 164776 2019-05-13T06:56:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17957 2025-06-23T15:06:19.972111 application/rdf+xml 12518 2025-06-23T15:06:11.141236 image/jpeg 3080 2025-06-23T15:06:10.839235 image/jpeg 65407 2019-05-13T06:56:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 1204624 2019-05-13T06:56:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 1284195 2025-06-23T15:06:08.856185 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