TY - BOOK AU - Various AU - Dodge,Mary Mapes TI - St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks AV - PZ PY - 2011/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Children's literature -- Periodicals KW - Children's periodicals, American N1 - Release date is 2011-07-16; Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Alex and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886" by Various is a vintage children's magazine focused on historical accounts, children's stories, poetry, and educational content, characteristic of the late 19th century. The publication includes a diverse range of articles and stories, including a biographical piece on the Marquis de La Fayette and his contributions to the American Revolution. The opening portion of the magazine paints an engaging picture of La Fayette, detailing his daring journey from France to America in pursuit of freedom for the American colonies. It describes his early days as a young major-general who volunteered with unwavering enthusiasm to aid the American cause without seeking reward, highlighting his friendship with General Washington and his quick rise to prominence in the military. The narrative resonates with themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and noble ideals, effectively establishing La Fayette as a pivotal and beloved figure in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36750 ER -