The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 992, December 31, 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. 992, December 31, 1898" by Various is a historical collection of articles and stories likely published in the late 19th century. The content speaks to the interests and concerns of young women of the time, covering topics such as architecture, fiction, fashion, and personal development. This volume features diverse pieces, including discussions on old English cottages, excerpts from novels, and practical advice tailored to its female readership. At the start of this edition, there is a detailed exploration of old English cottage architecture, emphasizing simplicity and the elegance of village buildings from bygone times. The author, identified as H.W. Brewer, provides readers with a description of specific cottages in regions like Suffolk and Essex, highlighting their historical significance and architectural details. Following this article, the narrative shifts to a fictional tale about a character named Peggy Saville, who is engaged in a creative project while navigating her friendships and feelings of longing. The mixture of informative and narrative content establishes a rich context for understanding the lives and aspirations of women during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Susan Skinner, Chris Curnow, Pamela Patten and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-05-19