Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 20, March 16, 1880


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Harper's Young People, an illustrated weekly publication for children, includes serialized and one-off short stories, tales from history, poetry, puzzles, and other fun. This 20th issue of the serial, published on March 16, 1880, contains stories of a young sailor's difficult work in the furnace room, travels with a serious friend in foreign lands, hunting hippopotamuses in Africa, a lesson in nature sketching, the conclusion of Biddy O'Dolan's story, and much more. This periodical was published by Harper & Brothers, known today for their other publications Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. (Summary by Jill Engle)

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Across the Ocean; or, a Boy's First Voyage: Chapter II 8:21 Read by KevinS
What the Boys and Girls Played Two Thousand Years Ago; Garden Lore; The Robber Bluebird; Dreaming 9:26 Read by KevinS
Champion 9:22 Read by Kathryn Phipps
The Little Ships of the Water Streets; The Great Lily's Mission 10:18 Read by Kathryn Phipps
The Mishaps of an Arab Gentleman; The Hippopotamus 11:36 Read by Kathryn Phipps
The Cat's-Meat Man 6:01 Read by Larry Wilson
My Tartar 6:42 Read by Kathryn Phipps
Biddy O'Dolon: Chapter IV 12:39 Read by Ryan Fahey
Alice's Question; The Care of Parrots; Pencil Drawing, No. 2 5:20 Read by Rachel Marie
Our Post-Office Box 18:07 Read by BettyB
Advertising; The Tramp Puzzle; A Personation: Who Am I? 11:02 Read by BettyB