02296cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000120011724500630012926400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850800980040952012910050753400450179865300410184370000380188485600430192299900170196518195UtSlPG20260610133426.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAPaPZ1 aVarious14aThe Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 353, October 2, 1886. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-04-17  aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 353, October 2, 1886" by Various is a periodical publication produced during the late 19th century. It showcases a collection of articles, stories, and illustrations aimed primarily at young women, addressing themes of personal development, social expectations, and domestic skills. The content reflects the culture and values of the Victorian era, emphasizing the importance of diligence and virtue in women's lives.  The issue features a serialized story titled "Merle's Crusade" by Rosa Nouchette Carey, which focuses on the protagonist, Merle Fenton, who is determined to forge her own path despite societal constraints. Orphaned and living in a modest home with her Aunt Agatha and Uncle Keith, Merle is faced with the challenge of seeking independence and employment after realizing the financial burden she places on her relatives. This struggle for self-sufficiency is compounded by her internal battle against traditional expectations of femininity and propriety, particularly regarding an unconventional job opportunity. The narrative showcases Merle's resilience as she navigates her relationships and desires in a society that often discourages women from stepping outside prescribed roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChildren's literature -- Periodicals1 aPeters, Charles, active 1880-190740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18195  c59581d59581