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245 1 0 _aHarper's Round Table, March 23, 1897
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-12
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire
520 _a"Harper's Round Table, March 23, 1897" by Various is a collection of illustrated articles and stories published in the late 19th century. The volume includes a diverse range of content such as autobiographical chapters, legends, and stories aimed at a youthful audience, reflecting the cultural and social themes of the time. Notably, it features pieces like "Old Portsmouth" by Sir Walter Besant, which evokes the vibrant atmosphere of a port town through the eyes of a nostalgic narrator. At the start of the book, Sir Walter Besant reminisces about his childhood in Portsmouth during the mid-19th century, capturing the lively essence of the town filled with sailors, shops, and the bustling dockyard. He describes various aspects of daily life, including the harbor filled with ships, the interaction between sailors and townsfolk, and cultural elements like local dances and taverns, illustrating a rich tableau of life centered around maritime activity. Besant’s reflection serves not only as a personal memoir but also as a window into the historical significance of Portsmouth as a naval hub. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61154
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