Our Young Folks—Vol. I, No. II, February 1865 An Illustrated Magazine for Boys and Girls

"Our Young Folks—Vol. I, No. II, February 1865" by Various is an illustrated children's magazine from the 1800s, filled with stories and poems designed to teach and entertain young minds. The magazine includes the powerful story of David Matson, a sailor who faces enslavement after a shipwreck, and his wife, Anna, who believes him lost and raises their children alone. The narrative also features Joel Barlow, who frees David and discovers the complexities of Matson's family situation, highlighting themes of love and strength. Combined with poems and imagery, the magazine aims to enrich kids' understanding of moral and cultural values.