Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891

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Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891

by Various Authors

EN·~5 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total
1

PHILADELPHIA: - JAMES ELVERSON, - PUBLISHER.

18:32
2

BY ERNEST A. YOUNG

29:40
3

CHAPTER I. - THE GREAT ENGINE.

8:50
4

CHAPTER II. - THE ONE-EYED FIREMAN.

9:44
5

CHAPTER III. - LARRY IN A QUANDARY.

25:35
6

A VILLAGE HAMPDEN. - BY ANTONY E. ANDERSON.

13:41
7

RIGGING AND RIGS. - BY W. J. GORDON.

16:26
8

The North Avenue Archingtons.

0:01
9

[This story began in No. 42]

0:05
10

BY JOHN RUSSELL CORYELL, - AUTHOR OF "CAST ADRIFT," "ANDY FLETCHER," ETC., ETC., ETC.

0:05

Description

Step into a lively snapshot of late‑Victorian childhood with this charming collection of short pieces. The volume opens with an eclectic mix of tales—schoolyard adventures, daring rescues, and whimsical anecdotes about everyday life—that capture the curiosity and moral spirit of the era. Readers will find stories of a brave young engineer, a mischievous prince from far‑off Ceylon, and a clever girl who solves a puzzling mystery, each offering a gentle lesson wrapped in engaging narrative.

Beyond the fiction, the book includes captivating essays on topics such as eclipses, coal‑tar, and Mexican culture, alongside riddles, conundrums, and games that invite listeners to test their wits. Sprinkled throughout are period advertisements that reveal the consumer world of the 1890s, adding a historical flavor to the listening experience. Together, these pieces provide a delightful blend of entertainment and education, perfect for listeners who enjoy stories that both amuse and enlighten.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (296K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Louise Hope, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-09-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

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