Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 22, March 30, 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 22nd issue of the serial, published on March 30th, 1880, and just in time for April Fool's Day this issue is full of practical jokes! It also includes adventurous stories like that of a daring lad whose bravery makes him a hero, an unusual voyage with an unusual "ship"-mate, tales from the land of the midnight sun, 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

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"April-Fool!" 10:19 Read by BettyB
General Schuyler and the Tories; Young Diamond Merchants 8:36 Read by Larry Wilson
Across the Ocean; Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter IV 11:59 Read by Tami Jo Bechdol
A Strange Fellow-Voyager; Easy Botany: March 10:23 Read by Madelyn Pauline
Noblesse Oblige; The Sun at Midnight 10:02 Read by Margaret
A Boarding-School Club 12:09 Read by Noelle
The Baby Elephant; Practical Jokes; The Jolly Dog's Practical Joke 11:01 Read by Dan Hu
Our Post-Office Box 16:37 Read by BettyB
Puzzles from Young Contributors; The Soapboxticon; Advertisements; Misfits; Charade; Solution of Chicken Puzzle 13:21 Read by BettyB