Harper's Young People, April 4, 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, April 4, 1882" by Various is a periodical publication aimed at children, typical of the late 19th century. This publication is part of a series that features a variety of stories, articles, and illustrations, catering to young readers with themes that engage their imagination and curiosity. The editorial style reflects the Victorian era's focus on moral and educational content for children. The issue includes a range of stories, such as "Mr. Stubbs's Brother" by James Otis, which follows the adventures of boys planning to start their own circus, showcasing their creativity and camaraderie. Other contributions feature natural history insights about flowers and a narrative about the clever interactions between children and animals. With its engaging prose, playful tone, and accompanying illustrations, the publication aims to entertain and educate its young audience, encompassing lessons on friendship, bravery, and the wonders of the natural world. Overall, "Harper's Young People" serves as both a source of amusement and a means of personal development for children of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Notes:

Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2018-03-04