Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 31, June 1, 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 31st issue of the serial was published on June 1st, 1880. In this issue, George Washington's story continues as he lays down the law--the tax law, that is--in America and enforces it with troops for rebellious citizens who dare not pay. The story "Across the Ocean" concludes as young Frank Austin's journey reaches its end in China and he considers his choices of next adventure. Other highlights of this issue include an ambitious plan to put a brook to work, an account of early industrial espionage in the steel industry, the rags to riches story of a young singer whose talent captures the attention of a benefactor, and a new serial story of a group of boys preparing to set out on a sailing journey. 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 57 min)
Chapters
The Moral Pirates: Chapter I | 10:09 | Read by Gini Rosario |
Kensington Clover; A Tree Album | 8:24 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Across the Ocean, Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter XIII | 10:00 | Read by madhushree |
Setting the Brook to Work; How the Secret was Stolen | 11:34 | Read by mleigh |
A Jolly Day in the Park | 11:08 | Read by CarrieS |
A Battle on the Buffalo Range; The Story of George Washington: Chapter VIII | 12:39 | Read by Kerry Adams |
The Child Singer | 5:14 | Read by Larry Wilson |
"He's My Friend" -- A True Story; The Solemn Old Lady | 14:38 | Read by docdlmartin |
Our Post-Office Box | 18:34 | Read by BettyB |
Puzzles from Young Contributors; Answers to Puzzles in No. 28; Advertisements | 9:23 | Read by BettyB |
A Good Samaritan who would not tell his Name; Earthquakes in Chili; Solution of… | 6:03 | Read by Lee Vogler |