Harper's Young People, January 24, 1882 : An Illustrated Weekly

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 24, 1882" by Various is a collection of children's literature published during the late 19th century. This periodical features a variety of stories, poems, and articles aimed at entertaining and educating young readers. The topics explored in this issue cover themes of childhood experiences, imaginative play, and nature, making it a delightful read for youth of that era. The content of this particular issue includes a charming poem about the joys of winter, where a young boy embraces the cold weather and winter activities like sledding. Another story revolves around the misadventures of two boys trying to create their own circus, leading to humorous mishaps. Additionally, there are informative articles about natural phenomena, such as how waves work, and a cautionary piece on cigarette smoking aimed at young readers. The collection is notable for its whimsical storytelling and moral lessons, encouraging readers to engage with the world around them while fostering creativity and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-07-23