Project Gutenberg 2020-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 129 Various Verschillende Various, Various Harper's Round Table, March 23, 1897 Produced by Annie R. McGuire "Harper's Round Table, March 23, 1897" by Various is a collection of illustrated articles and stories published in the late 19th century. The volume includes a diverse range of content such as autobiographical chapters, legends, and stories aimed at a youthful audience, reflecting the cultural and social themes of the time. Notably, it features pieces like "Old Portsmouth" by Sir Walter Besant, which evokes the vibrant atmosphere of a port town through the eyes of a nostalgic narrator. At the start of the book, Sir Walter Besant reminisces about his childhood in Portsmouth during the mid-19th century, capturing the lively essence of the town filled with sailors, shops, and the bustling dockyard. He describes various aspects of daily life, including the harbor filled with ships, the interaction between sailors and townsfolk, and cultural elements like local dances and taverns, illustrating a rich tableau of life centered around maritime activity. Besant’s reflection serves not only as a personal memoir but also as a window into the historical significance of Portsmouth as a naval hub. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's periodicals AP Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Biographies Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - British 198730 2025-06-24T09:33:49.337400 text/html 175653 2024-10-17T15:42:12 text/html 1608035 2025-06-24T09:33:57.198340 application/epub+zip 1608216 2025-06-24T09:33:52.829373 application/epub+zip 144145 2025-06-24T09:33:51.391413 application/epub+zip 1759787 2025-06-24T09:34:00.645342 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1737181 2025-06-24T09:33:56.264416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268073 2022-09-27T15:55:37.172603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177462 2023-09-26T08:00:07.223397 text/plain 157662 2024-10-17T15:42:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 14783 2025-06-24T09:34:00.788349 application/rdf+xml 16010 2025-06-24T09:33:51.984391 image/jpeg 3842 2025-06-24T09:33:51.675398 image/jpeg 1517413 2025-06-24T09:33:49.451412 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