The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886. By: Various
"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886" is a charming and delightful collection of stories, articles, and illustrations aimed towards young girls. The writing is engaging and easy to follow, making it a perfect read for readers of all ages. The variety of content in this volume is impressive, covering a wide range of topics from household tips to short stories and poetry. There is something for everyone in this publication, making it a great choice for anyone looking for light and entertaining reading material. The illustrations in this volume are beautiful and add an extra layer of charm to the stories and articles. They complement the writing well and are a lovely addition to the overall package. Overall, "The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886" is a delightful read that is sure to entertain and captivate readers. It is a wonderful glimpse into the past and a testament to the enduring appeal of good storytelling. First Page: THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER VOL. VIII. NO. 356. OCTOBER 23, 1886. PRICE ONE PENNY. A DREAM OF QUEENS' GARDENS.[1] A STORY FOR GIRLS. IN TWO PARTS. BY DANIEL DORMER. Author of "Out of the Mists." PART II. A QUEEN'S DREAM. [Illustration: "LILACS AND LABURNUM TREES BLOOM ABUNDANTLY AROUND."] Yet the recollection of that book is helping to soften Hazel. There is a tender bit of writing at the close of the lecture which can hardly fail to reach any woman's heart, unless it be wholly hardened; and Hazel's is not a hard heart. So she muses on it, growing gradually calmer and happier. After all, she might be of some use in the world if she were to try, and if One Divine would be with her. She stoops down to throw some coal on the fire. She is too much exhausted physically to make it up carefully; but with an effort piles on large blocks and small indiscriminately, then throws in a handful of matches from a box within reach. What strange chaos there seems to be in the grate after a little while! One after another the matches go off with a phiz and short lived flare, and each seems to light up a more curious scene than the last. From being mere piled up blocks of coal in a grate, they grow to be a half blocked up entrance to some unknown place. There is a large shining black portal, half ruined, surrounded with débris ... Continue reading book >>

The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886. By: Various

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886" is a charming and delightful collection of stories, articles, and illustrations aimed towards young girls. The writing is engaging and easy to follow, making it a perfect read for readers of all ages.

The variety of content in this volume is impressive, covering a wide range of topics from household tips to short stories and poetry. There is something for everyone in this publication, making it a great choice for anyone looking for light and entertaining reading material.

The illustrations in this volume are beautiful and add an extra layer of charm to the stories and articles. They complement the writing well and are a lovely addition to the overall package.

Overall, "The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886" is a delightful read that is sure to entertain and captivate readers. It is a wonderful glimpse into the past and a testament to the enduring appeal of good storytelling.

First Page:

THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER

VOL. VIII. NO. 356.

OCTOBER 23, 1886.

PRICE ONE PENNY.

A DREAM OF QUEENS' GARDENS.[1]

A STORY FOR GIRLS. IN TWO PARTS.

BY DANIEL DORMER. Author of "Out of the Mists."

PART II.

A QUEEN'S DREAM.

[Illustration: "LILACS AND LABURNUM TREES BLOOM ABUNDANTLY AROUND."]

Yet the recollection of that book is helping to soften Hazel. There is a tender bit of writing at the close of the lecture which can hardly fail to reach any woman's heart, unless it be wholly hardened; and Hazel's is not a hard heart. So she muses on it, growing gradually calmer and happier. After all, she might be of some use in the world if she were to try, and if One Divine would be with her.

She stoops down to throw some coal on the fire. She is too much exhausted physically to make it up carefully; but with an effort piles on large blocks and small indiscriminately, then throws in a handful of matches from a box within reach. What strange chaos there seems to be in the grate after a little while! One after another the matches go off with a phiz and short lived flare, and each seems to light up a more curious scene than the last. From being mere piled up blocks of coal in a grate, they grow to be a half blocked up entrance to some unknown place. There is a large shining black portal, half ruined, surrounded with débris ... Continue reading book >>

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The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 353, October 2, 1886.	The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 354, October 9, 1886	The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886.
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 355, October 16, 1886	The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 357, October 30, 1886	The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII. No. 358, November 6, 1886.

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