Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 26, April 27, 1880

by Various

Children's Fiction Children's Non-fiction Short Stories

10 chapters1h 54mEnglish1880

About this book

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

Chapters (10)

1Across the Ocean; Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter VIII

709

2Something About Fans; The Boys' Schools of England

881

3The Lost Check

513

4A Cheap Canoe

656

5Mahmoud the Syce; Cambridge Series of Information Cards for Schools

738

6The Story of George Washington: Chapter III; A Disobedient Soldier

685

7The Naughty Cuckoo and the Bobolinks; Robinson Crusoe Jap

792

8Our Post-Office Box

977

9Puzzles from Young Contributors; Advertisements

627

10Solution of the Bossy Puzzle; Optical Tests; Aunt Flora; A Boy's Pockets

263

Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 26, April 27, 1880

About this book

Chapters (10)

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