Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young

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Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young

by Various Authors

EN·~4 hours·52 chapters

Chapters

52 total
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Transcriber's Note: Table of Contents has been added for the HTML version. Amendments can be read by placing cursor over words with a dashed underscore like this.

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Little Folks: - A Magazine for the Young. - NEW AND ENLARGED SERIES. - CASSELL & COMPANY, Limited. - LONDON, PARIS & NEW YORK. - \[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.\]

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A LITTLE TOO CLEVER. - By the Author of "Pen's Perplexities" "Margaret's Enemy," "Maid Marjory" &c. - CHAPTER XII.—AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND.

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CHAPTER XIII.—A DREADFUL NIGHT.

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CHAPTER XIV.—A FAIRY TRICK.

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CHAPTER XV.—A MYSTERIOUS MATTER.

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HOW TO MAKE PRETTY PICTURE-FRAMES.

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HIS FIRST SKETCH.

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SOME FAMOUS RAILWAY TRAINS AND THEIR STORY. - By Henry Frith. - III.—THE "FLYING SCOTCHMAN."

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A FORAGING EXPEDITION IN SOUTH AMERICA.

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Description

A charming collection of short tales, practical projects, and gentle lessons awaits young listeners in this turn‑of‑the‑century periodical. From clever sketches and picture‑frame ideas to lively sketches of famous railway trains and a foraging adventure in South America, each piece invites curiosity and imagination. The magazine balances lighthearted stories—such as a mischievous prince and his whipping‑boy—with informative articles on snails, gardens, and music, creating a lively, varied reading experience.

Among the featured narratives is a heartfelt story of a Scottish girl who runs away, only to discover that freedom can be frightening and that compassion matters more than daring. As she confronts the illness of a traveling companion and the noisy, unfamiliar city, she begins to understand the value of home and the quiet voice of conscience. The tale offers a tender reminder that adventure is best tempered with kindness and thoughtful choices, making it a meaningful listen for children discovering their own sense of right and wrong.

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Full title

Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young A Magazine for the Young

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (282K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-01-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

This collection brings together writing from more than one contributor, so there isn’t a single author story to tell. The focus is on the range of voices in the work itself.

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