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) (1 hr 48 min)
Chapters
| 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 … | 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 |