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245 1 4 _aThe Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 353, October 2, 1886.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-17
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's literature -- Periodicals
700 1 _aPeters, Charles, active 1880-1907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18195
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