01975cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500410012526400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800330038352011540041653400450157065300270161585600430164261154UtSlPG20260610134417.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aHarper's Round Table, March 23, 1897 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-01-12  aProduced by Annie R. McGuire  a"Harper's Round Table, March 23, 1897" by Various is a collection of illustrated articles and stories published in the late 19th century. The volume includes a diverse range of content such as autobiographical chapters, legends, and stories aimed at a youthful audience, reflecting the cultural and social themes of the time. Notably, it features pieces like "Old Portsmouth" by Sir Walter Besant, which evokes the vibrant atmosphere of a port town through the eyes of a nostalgic narrator.  At the start of the book, Sir Walter Besant reminisces about his childhood in Portsmouth during the mid-19th century, capturing the lively essence of the town filled with sailors, shops, and the bustling dockyard. He describes various aspects of daily life, including the harbor filled with ships, the interaction between sailors and townsfolk, and cultural elements like local dances and taverns, illustrating a rich tableau of life centered around maritime activity. Besant’s reflection serves not only as a personal memoir but also as a window into the historical significance of Portsmouth as a naval hub. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChildren's periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61154