01914cam a22003013u 4500 59045 UtSlPG 20260610134348.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Harper's Round Table, August 18, 1896 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-03-10 Produced by Annie R. McGuire "Harper's Round Table, August 18, 1896" by Various is a weekly periodical publication likely produced during the late 19th century. This issue seems to feature a variety of articles and stories, including humorous accounts of sailors, nature writing, and a historical narrative about the formation of the American Navy. The opening portion presents an intriguing sailor's yarn, narrated by an old sailor who shares a remarkable encounter with the legendary ghost ship, the "Flying Dutchman." Set against the backdrop of a brewing storm, the old sailor and two boys discuss weather patterns when an unexpected spectral event unfolds. The tale unfolds comically as the old sailor meets the "Flying Dutchman," who has taken a modern, cheeky twist, claiming to be a contemporary version of the legendary ghost rather than the feared omen of disaster. This humorous blend of myth and reality captures the reader's attention, promising a collection filled with adventure, humor, and reflections on maritime folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59045 99871 99871