Harper's Round Table, January 5, 1897

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, January 5, 1897" by Various is a collection of periodical literature written during the late 19th century. This publication features a variety of content, including short stories, essays, and illustrations, aimed at entertaining and informing readers of that era. The inclusion of stories like "The Little Bishop" by Kate Douglas Wiggin hints at a focus on childhood, innocence, and adventure, often portraying the joys and trials of youth. At the start of "The Little Bishop," readers are introduced to a boy named Phillips Brooks Sanderson, affectionately referred to as the Little Bishop. The narrative takes place in Pleasant River, where he is spending the summer with relatives due to his mother's illness. Through a blend of charming observations about the boy's interactions with a cow named Buttercup, the opening sets the tone for themes of courage, companionship, and personal growth, as Phil navigates his fears and aspirations during his pastoral adventures. The whimsical tone invites readers into a world of youthful exploration and the delightful challenges faced by a small boy yearning for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-09-12