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Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 30, May 25, 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 30th issue of the serial was published on May 25th, 1880. In this issue, George Washington sets the tone for the new country and the presidency. In the continuing story, "Across the Ocean", the crew of the Arizona suffers a tragedy as they arrive in Hong Kong. Highlights of other stories in this issue include a boy who makes a heartbreaking sacrifice to help his mother and the birth of the mischievous Hermes whose winged shoes and hat help him bring good deeds (and sometimes trouble) wherever he traveled. 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 52 minutes 17 seconds(10 chapters)

Language: EnglishRead by: BettyB, lestat24, dc

#	Chapter Name
	Memorial Flowers; How Jonathan Bewitched the Chickens dc	15:44
	Across the Ocean, Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter XII ktolber76	8:06
	The Story of a Winged Tramp; The Story of George Washington: Chapter VII aytooley	11:16
	How to Make an Aviary lestat24	10:55
	The Ermine Larry Wilson	7:04
	"For Mamma's Sake": A Story of Ned and his Dog lestat24	17:04
	A Tiny Seed; Japanese Wine-Flowers; Dandelion Kerry Adams	10:23
	Our Post-Office Box BettyB	16:46
	Puzzles from Young Contributors; Special Notice; Advertisements BettyB	10:33
	Having a Good Time; The Pasha Puzzle; The Streets of Canton BettyB	4:26