Harper's Young People, January 18, 1881 : An Illustrated Monthly

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Harper's Young People, January 18, 1881" by Various is a collection of illustrated stories and articles aimed at young readers, published during the late 19th century. This periodical includes charming tales and narratives designed for children's entertainment and education, reflecting the cultural values and literary styles of the time. The contents of this issue feature a variety of stories, including "Who Got the Mitten?", which tells the heartwarming tale of a lonely young girl named Nancy Peck who, through her knitting efforts, gains the attention of a sympathetic young man who fulfills her wish for a doll. This touching narrative highlights themes of kindness and the importance of dreams. Other pieces provide engaging insights into various subjects, from the adventures of a circus boy named Toby Tyler to interesting facts about Cleopatra's Needle and historical accounts, creating a diverse and enriching reading experience for children. Overall, this collection embodies the spirit of childhood curiosity and moral lessons prevalent in literature for young people of that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-01-05