Harper's Young People, July 11, 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, July 11, 1882" by Various is a children's magazine published in the late 19th century. This collection of stories, articles, and illustrations aimed to entertain and educate young readers, covering a variety of topics from adventure tales to historical accounts. The magazine reflects the interests and social values of the time, providing insight into childhood during that era. The content of this specific issue features a range of engaging narratives and illustrations. In one story, "Mr. Stubbs's Brother," we follow Toby and his mischievous monkey as they prepare for a circus performance, dealing with the antics that ensue. Other pieces highlight notable figures like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, recounting his early life and musical genius, while stories like "How Johnnie Went to School" focus on themes of friendship and self-sacrifice. Additionally, readers can discover practical advice, such as how to build lawn tennis courts or make candy, making the issue a well-rounded publication that combines entertainment with useful knowledge for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2018-12-12