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

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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