The Nursery, No. 107, November, 1875, Vol. XVIII.

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The Nursery, No. 107, November, 1875, Vol. XVIII.

by Various Authors

EN·~47 minutes·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

THE NURSERY - A Monthly Magazine - FOR YOUNGEST READERS - No. 107 NOVEMBER, 1875. Vol. XVIII

0:30
2

CONTENTS OF NUMBER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN.

2:37
3

SPECIAL NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1:16
4

FLORA'S LOOKING-GLASS.

2:18
5

CHINESE SCENES.

3:12
6

MINOS.

2:06
7

GRANDMA'S GARDEN.

2:06
8

GREAT-AUNT PATIENCE AND HER LITTLE LION.

4:11
9

CROSSING THE BROOK.

0:07
10

NELLIE'S LITTLE BROTHER.

2:26

Description

A delightful snapshot of nineteenth‑century children’s literature, this issue gathers a dozen short tales that whisk young listeners from bustling farms to far‑off Chinese scenes. Each story is crafted to spark curiosity and kindness, offering simple adventures that teach quiet virtues without ever feeling preachy. The lively illustrations and gentle verses add a warm, nostalgic texture that makes the whole collection feel like a cozy bedtime companion.

One of the featured narratives follows Flora, an orphan who lives with a kindly old herb‑gatherer at the edge of a deep wood. Every morning she carries kettles of fresh spring water, pausing at a crystal‑clear pool that reflects her like a mirror—earning the name “Flora’s Looking‑Glass.” When neighbors suggest she leave her caretaker, Flora’s steadfast loyalty and love for the woman who raised her become the heart of the tale, inviting listeners to reflect on gratitude and the simple beauty of steadfast devotion.

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Full title

The Nursery, No. 107, November, 1875, Vol. XVIII. A Monthly Magazine for Youngest Readers

Language

en

Duration

~47 minutes (45K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2005-08-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

This title brings together work by multiple contributors rather than a single writer. “Various authors” is a cataloging label often used for collections, anthologies, and other collaborative books.

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