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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