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Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 29, May 18, 1880

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 29th issue of the serial was published on May 18th, 1880. In this issue, George Washington finds that his retirement is short-lived as he's called back to serve in a new and important role. In the continuing story, "Across the Ocean", the crew of the Arizona takes on cargo in a bustling harbor in Singapore. Highlights of other stories in this issue include: a spring-time guide to flowers, a young man who learns that patience and hard work are the way to achieve his dream, two boys who go camping and learn that successful camping isn't all fun and games, and a caring big sister's efforts to make her sister shine are outshone by her little sister's accomplishments. This periodical was published by Harper & Brothers, known today for their publications Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. - Summary by Jill Engle

Year of Publication: 1880Genres: Short Stories , Periodicals & Magazines , Children's Non-fiction , Children's Fiction

Running Time: 01 hour 58 minutes 24 seconds

#	Chapter Name
1	Across the Ocean, Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter XI Marie Christian	8:01
2	Easy Botany: May Jill Engle	15:27
3	Constancy; The Story of George Washington: Chapter VI helensears	6:09
4	How John Goodnow Got How Own Way Gini Rosario	10:13
5	Camping Out Gini Rosario	15:07
6	Fête Days in France; The Care of Dogs; A Dinner in Tokio Larry Wilson	8:54
7	Mr. Harvey's Housekeepers, and Nan's Examination-Day BrandonB	12:45
8	Blue Violets; Work for Girls: An Embroidered Work-Bag; "I Am the Lad in the Cadet Gray" Sharon V.	6:30
9	Our Post-Office Box BettyB	16:49
10	Puzzles from Young Contributors; Advertisements BettyB	11:08
11	The Tarantula; Throwing Light; The Monkey and the Hawk; How the Pigeons Help the Doctor; Aunt Flora's Answer KNashVox	7:21