Harper's Round Table, June 4, 1895

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Harper's Round Table, June 4, 1895

by Various Authors

EN·~2 hours·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total
1

HEROES OF AMERICA.A CHINESE CREW.THORNTON'S USELESS STUDY.HELEN'S CHOICE.SNOW-SHOES AND SLEDGES.A MINIATURE RAILROAD SYSTEM.SOME DONT'S FOR SWIMMERS.THE PUDDING STICK THE CAMERA CLUB KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS.INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT BICYCLING

0:27
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HEROES OF AMERICA. - THE FLAG-BEARER. - BY THE HONORABLE THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

13:59
3

A CHINESE CREW.

7:55
4

THORNTON'S USELESS STUDY. - BY W. J. HENDERSON.

15:31
5

HELEN'S CHOICE. - BY ANNIE HAMILTON DONNELL.

15:35
6

SNOW-SHOES AND SLEDGES. - BY KIRK MUNROE. - CHAPTER XXVII. - LOST IN THE FOREST.

21:47
7

A MINIATURE RAILROAD SYSTEM.

6:35
8

SOME DONT'S FOR SWIMMERS. - BY WILLIAM HEMMINGWAY.

44:34
9

KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS. - I.—UTHER PENDRAGON, THE FATHER OF ARTHUR.

5:49
10

ADVERTISEMENTS.

0:01

Description

Step into a bustling June morning in 1895, when a magazine rolled off the presses with a lively mix of stories, essays, and curiosities. The pages balance serious reflection with snapshots of contemporary life, from a Chinese crew’s adventure to a miniature railroad hobby. Readers of the era would have found both entertainment and a sense of national pride.

The centerpiece is a stirring tribute to Civil War bravery, penned by a statesman who later became president. He compares the staggering losses of Union and Confederate regiments to famed European battles, using stark statistics to highlight the courage of units like the 1st Minnesota at Gettysburg. The essay argues that, beyond the horrors, the true legacy of the war lies in its countless acts of heroism.

Scattered throughout are brief essays on topics as varied as snowshoeing, interscholastic biking, and the antics of a camera club called King Arthur and his Knights. These snippets capture the everyday interests and innovations of late‑Victorian America. Together they create a vivid time capsule that invites listeners to hear the pulse of an era.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (146K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie McGuire

Release date

2010-06-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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