The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 980, October 8, 1898 by Various

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 980, October 8, 1898" by Various is a historical collection of articles, stories, and illustrations likely produced during the late 19th century. This particular issue features a variety of narratives focused primarily on female experiences, concerns, and interests, with themes ranging from the educational journeys of girls to more personal tales of friendship and family dynamics. The opening of this issue presents a story titled "About Peggy Saville," centering on the Vicar of Renton and his family. The narrative introduces Mr. Asplin, a kind-hearted vicar, who receives a letter from Mrs. Saville concerning the well-being of her daughter, Peggy. As they discuss taking Peggy into their home to avoid her returning to school—a prospect she dreads—characters' emotions are vividly illustrated, particularly the asplins’ mixed feelings of joy and concern for Peggy’s future. The excerpt sets the tone for a focus on nurturing relationships, education, and the challenges faced by young women of that era, inviting readers to engage with the unfolding story while reflecting on the broader themes of motherhood and community support. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Title The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 980, October 8, 1898
Credits Produced by Susan Skinner, Chris Curnow, Pamela Patten and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's literature -- Periodicals
Category Text
eBook-No. 49185
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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