Talks with Boys. 
A series of papers under this title is also in course of preparation for the present volume. 
The Boys and Girls of 1776 
Had no juvenile periodicals at all. The only magazines they knew of were the powder 
magazines, to which their fathers subscribed so heartily. 
The Boys and Girls of 1876 
Have St. Nicholas and other periodicals devoted to their improvement and amusement. 
But St. Nicholas is working not only for the young folks of to-day, but, indirectly, for 
those of future generations. It will fail in its work if 
The Boys and Girls of 1976 
Are not molded more or less by its influence and teaching. 
“The Boy Emigrants,” by Noah Brooks, 
Stands among the foremost attractions of St. Nicholas for the year. This story, with its 
scenes of adventure and its admirable descriptions, has aroused a great interest in the 
Teaders of the Magazine, both old and young. 
In order to place St. Nicholas within the reach of all, the publishers offer to send the 
14 numbers (Nov., ’75, to Dec., ’76) for $3.00. 
Or, for $5.00, they will send the twelve numbers, beginning with Nov., ’ 75 , an <i either 
of the bound volumes of St. Nicholas for 74 or ’75, the full price of which is $7.00. Or, 
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