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100 1 _aVarious
245 1 0 _aHarper's Young People, August 9, 1881 :
_bAn Illustrated Weekly
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-30
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire
520 _a"Harper's Young People, August 9, 1881" by Various is a periodical publication aimed at a young audience, written in the late 19th century. The magazine features various stories, articles, and illustrations that cater to children, highlighting adventures, moral lessons, and explorations of nature and society. It embodies the educational and entertainment values of its time, making it an engaging resource for young readers. The opening portion introduces a poem titled "Picnic Sam" by Will Carleton, which presents the story of a boy named Samuel, who is known for his insatiable appetite for picnics. Samuel, despite his ragged appearance and awkwardness, earnestly seeks friendship and acceptance among his peers. The narrative sets up a pivotal moment when Samuel, after being shunned by the other children, heroically jumps into a river to save a girl from drowning. Tragically, his bravery leads to his own demise, allowing the story to reflect on themes of acceptance, compassion, and the superficial judgments made by society. The sequence poignantly illustrates the complexities of childhood experience, social dynamics, and the real impact of friendship and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's periodicals, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48610
999 _c89449
_d89449