Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 29, May 18, 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 29th issue of the serial was published on May 18th, 1880. In this issue, George Washington finds that his retirement is short-lived as he's called back to serve in a new and important role. In the continuing story, "Across the Ocean", the crew of the Arizona takes on cargo in a bustling harbor in Singapore. Highlights of other stories in this issue include: a spring-time guide to flowers, a young man who learns that patience and hard work are the way to achieve his dream, two boys who go camping and learn that successful camping isn't all fun and games, and a caring big sister's efforts to make her sister shine are outshone by her little sister's accomplishments. This periodical was published by Harper & Brothers, known today for their publications Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. - Summary by Jill Engle (1 hr 58 min)
Chapters
Across the Ocean, Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter XI | 8:01 | Read by Marie Christian |
Easy Botany: May | 15:27 | Read by Jill Engle |
Constancy; The Story of George Washington: Chapter VI | 6:09 | Read by helensears |
How John Goodnow Got How Own Way | 10:13 | Read by Gini Rosario |
Camping Out | 15:07 | Read by Gini Rosario |
Fête Days in France; The Care of Dogs; A Dinner in Tokio | 8:54 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Mr. Harvey's Housekeepers, and Nan's Examination-Day | 12:45 | Read by BrandonB |
Blue Violets; Work for Girls: An Embroidered Work-Bag; "I Am the Lad in the Cad… | 6:30 | Read by Sharon V. |
Our Post-Office Box | 16:49 | Read by BettyB |
Puzzles from Young Contributors; Advertisements | 11:08 | Read by BettyB |
The Tarantula; Throwing Light; The Monkey and the Hawk; How the Pigeons Help th… | 7:21 | Read by KNashVox |