Release date is 2018-02-11

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

"Harper's Round Table, March 3, 1896" by Various is a collection of illustrated articles and stories written during the late 19th century. This publication features a variety of content, primarily aimed at a younger audience, with tales of adventure, history, and cultural insights. The featured story, "A Boy of 1775" by Molly Elliot Seawell, focuses on the intriguing life of Jack Leverett, a sixteen-year-old boy navigating the political tensions of pre-Revolutionary America, highlighting themes of courage and patriotism. The opening of the collection introduces Jack Leverett as he engages with Captain Moore aboard the British ship "Margaretta". Though Captain Moore attempts to discern Jack’s motives and his family's loyalty to the Crown, Jack cleverly conceals his true intentions. The tensions rise further when Jack meets Jerry O’Brien, the master of the sloop "Priscilla", presenting a thrilling prospect of capturing the British vessel. As they plot their daring plan against the British, the story sets the stage for a captivating adventure woven with historical significance during a pivotal moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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