Project Gutenberg 2021-06-20 Public domain in the USA. 92 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 365, December 25, 1886 Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 365, December 25, 1886" by Various is a periodical publication written during the late 19th century. This issue features a collection of stories, poems, and articles aimed primarily at young women, offering a mix of entertainment, moral teachings, and practical advice relevant to their lives. The topics range from festive themes associated with Christmas to reflections on love, duty, and personal growth, providing readers with both literary enjoyment and personal inspiration. The opening of this issue includes a poem titled "Where Heaven Begins" by Ruth Lamb, which reflects on the nature of heaven and divine companionship. It is followed by a pastoral narrative entitled "The Shepherd’s Fairy" by Darley Dale, which introduces characters like Jack and Fairy amid the backdrop of sheep shearing and a festive celebration that quickly turns to crisis when an accident befalls one of the brothers. Jack's hasty temper results in unintended consequences, setting a tone of dramatic tension and familial concern. This blend of lyrical reflection and intriguing storytelling establishes a rich tapestry that invites readers into the heart of 19th-century values and experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's literature -- Periodicals AP PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Poetry 168496 2025-07-26T06:12:44.127527 text/html 144232 2024-10-18T14:28:03 text/html 964955 2025-07-26T06:12:48.292515 application/epub+zip 963702 2025-07-26T06:12:45.099537 application/epub+zip 133918 2025-07-26T06:12:44.564509 application/epub+zip 1018676 2025-07-26T06:12:50.731962 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1002162 2025-07-26T06:12:47.726510 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172697 2022-09-29T14:31:20.100082 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145814 2025-07-26T06:12:43.829518 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125882 2024-10-18T14:28:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16238 2025-07-26T06:12:50.890991 application/rdf+xml 24970 2025-07-26T06:12:44.667490 image/jpeg 3479 2025-07-26T06:12:44.611527 image/jpeg 940490 2025-07-26T06:12:44.184505 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