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Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 26, April 27, 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 26th issue of the serial was published on April 27th, 1880 and in its pages it includes the continuing sagas of a young mariner as he faces a dangerous storm at sea and of George Washington as he leads his troops in battle in the heart of New York City and crosses the Delaware. New stories sketch snapshots of life in an Egyptian foot race, as a student at Westminster School, as a courageous grenadier in the Napoleonic battle of Wagram, and much more. 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 54 min)

Chapters

Across the Ocean; Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter VIII

11:49

Read by Gini Rosario

Something About Fans; The Boys' Schools of England

14:41

Read by Larry Wilson

The Lost Check

8:33

Read by Gini Rosario

A Cheap Canoe

10:56

Read by Gini Rosario

Mahmoud the Syce; Cambridge Series of Information Cards for Schools

12:18

Read by Larry Wilson

The Story of George Washington: Chapter III; A Disobedient Soldier

11:25

Read by Michelle Hannah

The Naughty Cuckoo and the Bobolinks; Robinson Crusoe Jap

13:12

Read by mleigh

Our Post-Office Box

16:17

Read by BettyB

Puzzles from Young Contributors; Advertisements

10:27

Read by BettyB

Solution of the Bossy Puzzle; Optical Tests; Aunt Flora; A Boy's Pockets

4:23

Read by Larry Wilson