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Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 43, August 24, 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 entertainment. This 43rd issue of the serial was published on August 24th, 1880. In this issue, the story of "The Moral Pirates" continues with more drama as the Whitewing breaks loose leaving the boys stranded on an island with dwindling food supplies. Also in this issue, a how-to guide for building "A Fresh Water Aquarium" to house plants, arthropods, fish, and more; the story of "The Tall Clock" that terrifies its young master; the Scandinavian myth of Odin, Loki, and the giant "Mirmir's Well"; and a rescue tale with unusual heroes in "How the Geese Saved the Baby". These articles and many more are sure to engage and enlighten children of all ages. 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

Keyword(s): poetry (1806), children (1104), history (891), short stories (700), animals (405), sailing (53), camping (35), fishing (32), navy (32), puzzle (32) ... [Show full list]

Group: Harper's Young People

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Some Queer Racing-Craft Larry Wilson
00:05:39
Play 02 The Good Knight; Crocodile Tears Jude Somers
00:09:28
Play 03 A Fresh Water Aquarium Jude Somers
00:12:04
Play 04 The Moral Pirates: Chapter XIII KatDC
00:10:55
Play 05 The Tall Clock Gila Labinger Freeberg
00:11:49
Play 06 Young People at Chautauqua: A Boy's Letter; Mimir's Well: A Scandinavian Myth David Niles
00:10:50
Play 07 The Story of the American Navy: Chapter VII David Niles
00:07:27
Play 08 How the Geese Saved the Baby mleigh
00:08:59
Play 09 Our Post-Office Box BettyB
00:17:02
Play 10 Puzzles from Young Contributors; Answers to Puzzles in No. 40; Advertisements; A Gunpowder Plot BettyB
00:10:29