Summary:
"St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No 10, August 1878" by Various is a children's magazine written in the late 19th century. The issue contains a variety of engaging stories and poems aimed at entertaining and educating young readers. Among the highlighted works is "King Cheese," a whimsical tale about a Swiss town preparing to send a grand cheese to the Paris Exhibition, showcasing themes of community and creativity. The opening of the magazine introduces "King Cheese," where the citizens of a quaint Swiss town gather to decide on a unique offering for the Paris Exhibition. Led by their burgomaster, they humorously debate the merits of sending a cheese, culminating in the decision to create a grand, royal cheese. The narrative unfolds with an amusing depiction of the cheese-making process, illustrating the townspeople's camaraderie and enthusiasm as they prepare for the exhibition, setting a charming and lively tone that invites readers into the whimsical world of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)