| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Coggins, Herbert Leonard, 1881-1974 |
| Title |
Youth, Vol. I, No. 6, August 1902
An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys & Girls
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
hekula03, Mike Stember, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Youth, Vol. I, No. 6, August 1902" by Various is a vintage illustrated monthly journal aimed at young readers, likely published in the early 20th century. This edition features a diverse array of stories, essays, and illustrations designed to engage the imaginations of boys and girls, with themes ranging from adventure to education. The issue includes serials like "With Washington at Valley Forge" and "Little Polly Prentiss," alongside short stories and informative articles about science and nature. The opening portion of the journal presents an engaging short story titled "A Battle with a Windmill," in which the protagonist, Harry, embarks on a job in a vineyard after his father's death. Faced with an unexpected challenge when the windmill malfunctions, he attempts to repair it but inadvertently falls into a tank of water. The narrative unfolds with Harry's desperate struggle to escape, reflecting his ingenuity as he ultimately uses his tools to chisel steps and makes a narrow escape from what could have been a life-threatening situation. This mix of adventure and youthful determination sets the tone for the various contributions within the magazine, appealing to the interests of its young readership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Children's literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65540 |
| Release Date |
Jun 7, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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