Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 27, May 4, 1880

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Harper's Young People is an illustrated weekly publication for children that includes short stories, tales from history, natural history, poetry, puzzles, and other fun. This 27th issue of the serial was published on May 4th, 1880. In this issue, the story of the young sailor on his first voyage continues as his ship makes port on the island of Malta. The legend of General George Washington grows as he allies with the French to defeat the English after years spent in a virtual stalemate in the Revolution. New stories are sure to delight as readers take a picnic with Mother Goose and friends, do good for others as members of the "Happy Club", witness a harrowing rescue attempt on an unthawing Russian river, join the sweet spring harvest happening in the sugar bush, and enjoy many more adventures. This periodical was published by Harper & Brothers, known today for their publications Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. - Summary by Jill Engle

Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Children's Non-fiction, Short Stories

Language: English

Group: Harper's Young People

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Rob's Navy Alan Lord
00:14:09
Play 02 Grandpa's Barn; Across the Ocean, Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter IX Alan Lord
00:15:47
Play 03 The Story of George Washington: Chapter IV; Making Maple Sugar Larry Wilson
00:10:19
Play 04 A Voyage on an Ice-Block; May's Birthday acousticwave
00:13:44
Play 05 The Happy Club Jenn Broda
00:09:02
Play 06 A Letter From A Land Turtle mleigh
00:10:00
Play 07 Fun in a Chinese School-Room; Mother Goose's May Party MichelleF
00:14:15
Play 08 Our Post-Office Box BettyB
00:13:33
Play 09 Puzzles from Young Contributors; Wiggles; Advertisements BettyB
00:15:19