Dodge, Mary Mapes 1830-1905 creator Various text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, September 1878, No. 11" by Various is a collection of children's literature written in the late 19th century. The magazine features a variety of stories, poems, and articles aimed at entertaining and educating young readers, often focusing on themes of adventure, imagination, and moral lessons. At the start of this publication, readers encounter a charming poem titled "Fern-Seed" by Celia Thaxter, which tells the whimsical tale of a little girl named Nell who becomes invisible after filling her shoes with fern-seed, highlighting the magic of childhood imagination. This poem sets the tone for the magazine, as it blends fantasy with relatable childhood experiences. The opening also introduces a narrative about mackerel fishing along the rugged New England coast, depicting a boy’s early morning adventure with his uncle and cousin, immersing readers in the vibrant world of nature and familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-12-28 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, LM Bornath, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Children's literature -- Periodicals Children's periodicals, American PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17409 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17409 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133415.0 17409