Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 27, May 4, 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 27th issue of the serial was published on May 4th, 1880. In this issue, the story of the young sailor on his first voyage continues as his ship makes port on the island of Malta. The legend of General George Washington grows as he allies with the French to defeat the English after years spent in a virtual stalemate in the Revolution. New stories are sure to delight as readers take a picnic with Mother Goose and friends, do good for others as members of the "Happy Club", witness a harrowing rescue attempt on an unthawing Russian river, join the sweet spring harvest happening in the sugar bush, and enjoy many more adventures. 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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Rob's Navy 14:09 Read by Alan Lord
Grandpa's Barn; Across the Ocean, Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter IX 15:47 Read by Alan Lord
The Story of George Washington: Chapter IV; Making Maple Sugar 10:19 Read by Larry Wilson
A Voyage on an Ice-Block; May's Birthday 13:44 Read by acousticwave
The Happy Club 9:02 Read by Jenn Broda
A Letter From A Land Turtle 10:00 Read by mleigh
Fun in a Chinese School-Room; Mother Goose's May Party 14:15 Read by MichelleF
Our Post-Office Box 13:33 Read by BettyB
Puzzles from Young Contributors; Wiggles; Advertisements 15:19 Read by BettyB