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 (1 hr 44 min)

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Some Queer Racing-Craft 5:39 Leído por Larry Wilson
The Good Knight; Crocodile Tears 9:28 Leído por Jude Somers
A Fresh Water Aquarium 12:04 Leído por Jude Somers
The Moral Pirates: Chapter XIII 10:55 Leído por KatDC
The Tall Clock 11:49 Leído por Gila Labinger Freeberg
Young People at Chautauqua: A Boy's Letter; Mimir's Well: A Scandinavian Myth 10:50 Leído por David Niles
The Story of the American Navy: Chapter VII 7:27 Leído por David Niles
How the Geese Saved the Baby 8:59 Leído por mleigh
Our Post-Office Box 17:02 Leído por BettyB
Puzzles from Young Contributors; Answers to Puzzles in No. 40; Advertisements; … 10:29 Leído por BettyB