Harper's Round Table, July 28, 1896

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:

"Harper's Round Table, July 28, 1896" by Various is a collection of illustrated narratives and articles geared towards a young audience, reflecting interests typical of the late 19th century. The publication covers adventurous tales, educational content, and poetry, aiming to entertain and inform children during summer vacation. The opening of this installment features a lively fishing adventure where two boys, Walter and Harry, use their boat named the "Katie" to pursue bluefish but quickly become enthralled by a spectacle involving threshers, a type of shark. The boys devise a plan to catch one of these sharks after it disrupts their fishing lines, showcasing their adventurous spirit and camaraderie as they make their way to Brentons Reef Light-ship for the necessary gear. Amid their excitement, a rich interplay of humor and the natural world occurs, setting the tone for adventures filled with youthful ambition and the exuberance of summer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-02-11