02148cam a22003013u 4500 56766 UtSlPG 20260610134316.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Harper's Round Table, April 14, 1896 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-03-17 Produced by Annie R. McGuire "Harper's Round Table, April 14, 1896" by Various is a collection of illustrated stories and articles written in the late 19th century. This edition appears to capture a variety of content, from adventurous tales to educational pieces, likely aiming to entertain and inform young readers of the time. The opening chapter prominently features a whimsical sea yarn involving two boys who are reunited with an old sailor and sets the tone for the playful and adventurous narratives typical of the period's children's literature. The beginning of the collection introduces readers to Henry and George, two boys who embark on a familiar trek to the pier only to discover their old friend, the Old Sailor, laughing merrily at the end. As they approach, he regales them with tales of his adventures at sea, including quirky encounters with his captain's overbearing mother during a voyage. Through a mix of humor and character-driven storytelling, the old sailor engages the boys, sharing a narrative filled with nautical terminology, humor, and an appealing sense of nostalgia for the glory days of sailing. This lively recounting invites readers into a world of maritime whimsy and adventure, appealing to the imagination of children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56766 97597 97597