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St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, May, 1878, No. 7. Scribner's Illustrated   By:

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"St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, May, 1878, No. 7" is a delightful collection of stories, poems, and illustrations that captivate readers of all ages. The diverse collection of authors and artists showcased in this volume brings a rich tapestry of creativity and imagination to life.

The stories found within these pages are engaging and full of moral lessons that are sure to resonate with young readers. From tales of adventure and heroism to heartwarming stories of friendship and family, there is something for everyone in this magazine.

The illustrations are equally impressive, bringing the stories to life with vivid detail and vibrant colors. Each image complements the text perfectly, adding an extra layer of depth to the reading experience.

Overall, "St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good story. Whether you are a child or simply a child at heart, this magazine is sure to entertain and inspire.

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[Illustration: MANDY AND BUB BY THE NETS. [See page 450.]]

ST. NICHOLAS.

VOL. V. MAY, 1878. No. 7.

[Copyright, 1878, by Scribner & Co.]

HOW MANDY WENT ROWING WITH THE "CAP'N."

BY MARY HALLOCK FOOTE.

It was the month of May the season of fresh shad and apple blossoms on the Hudson River. "Bub" and "Mandy" Lewis knew more about the shad than they did about the apple blossoms, for their father was a fisherman, and they lived in a little house built on a steep bank between the road above and the river below. Sometimes, on cool, damp spring evenings, the scent of the orchards came down to them from the hills above, but the smell of shad was much stronger and nearer.

Just in front of the house was an old wharf, where fishing boats were moored, and nets spread for drying or mending. One morning, Bub and Mandy were sitting on the log which guards the edge of the wharf, watching their father and brother Jeff getting ready to spread the nets for next night's "haul." Jeff was busy with the buoy lines and sinkers, while the father bailed out the boat with an old tin pan. The children were rather subdued Bub wondering how long it would be before he could "handle a boat" like Jeff and go out with his father? Mandy was expecting every moment to hear her mother's voice calling from the house... Continue reading book >>


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