The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 991, December 24, 1898

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 991, December 24, 1898" by Various is a periodical publication written in the late 19th century. This volume features a collection of stories, articles, and illustrations aimed primarily at a young female audience, reflecting the social norms and interests of the time. The content often focuses on themes of personal development, relationships, and morality, all conveying the importance of character and educational growth for young women. The opening portion introduces a story about Peggy Saville, who is engaged in a lighthearted conversation with Robert, a young man with aspirations to win a competition for a prized microscope through collaboration. Their exchange reveals their camaraderie and the humorous aspects of his financial plight as he attempts to gather enough funds for his ambitions. As the story progresses, Peggy's whimsical nature comes forth when they plan to work together on a literary project-a calendar filled with poetry and quotes. This delightful plot establishes Peggy as an earnest, imaginative character, and hints at the challenges and adventures that lay ahead, especially as she encounters a moment of crisis involving a misunderstanding with medicine, leading to a more serious undertone in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl%27s_Own_Paper

Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-12-30