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Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 43, August 24, 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 entertainment. This 43rd issue of the serial was published on August 24th, 1880. In this issue, the story of "The Moral Pirates" continues with more drama as the Whitewing breaks loose leaving the boys stranded on an island with dwindling food supplies. Also in this issue, a how-to guide for building "A Fresh Water Aquarium" to house plants, arthropods, fish, and more; the story of "The Tall Clock" that terrifies its young master; the Scandinavian myth of Odin, Loki, and the giant "Mirmir's Well"; and a rescue tale with unusual heroes in "How the Geese Saved the Baby". These articles and many more are sure to engage and enlighten children of all ages. 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 44 minutes 42 seconds

#	Chapter Name
1	Some Queer Racing-Craft Larry Wilson	5:39
2	The Good Knight; Crocodile Tears Jude Somers	9:28
3	A Fresh Water Aquarium Jude Somers	12:04
4	The Moral Pirates: Chapter XIII KatDC	10:55
5	The Tall Clock Gila Labinger Freeberg	11:49
6	Young People at Chautauqua: A Boy's Letter; Mimir's Well: A Scandinavian Myth David Niles	10:50
7	The Story of the American Navy: Chapter VII David Niles	7:27
8	How the Geese Saved the Baby mleigh	8:59
9	Our Post-Office Box BettyB	17:02
10	Puzzles from Young Contributors; Answers to Puzzles in No. 40; Advertisements; A Gunpowder Plot BettyB	10:29