Harper's Round Table, September 17, 1895

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Experience daring adventures and moral lessons as a shipmaster recounts a perilous journey where a burning cargo threatens to engulf his crew.

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Category: Adventure

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2010-07-11

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Summary

** "Harper's Round Table, September 17, 1895" by Various is a compilation intended for young audiences from the late 1800s. This edition provides a mix of educational content, thrilling adventures, and ethical teachings packaged as an anthology. With stories ranging from sea journeys to scientific discoveries and imaginative fables, it captures the attention and enkindles the interest of young minds. Introduced by "A Cargo of Burning Coal," readers are thrust into a shipmaster's vivid account of a dangerous voyage aboard the "Raleigh," loaded with unstable coal headed toward Australia; facing violent storms, the coal spontaneously combusts, endangering the crew and sparking a tense battle for survival. This sets the stage for the publication's exciting tales, highlighting themes of bravery and fortitude at sea. **