English· 01:44:27· 9 chapters
Harper's Young People, an illustrated weekly publication for children, includes serialized and one-off short stories, tales from history, poetry, puzzles, and other fun. This 22nd issue of the serial, published on March 30th, 1880, and just in time for April Fool's Day this issue is full of practical jokes! It also includes adventurous stories like that of a daring lad whose bravery makes him a hero, an unusual voyage with an unusual "ship"-mate, tales from the land of the midnight sun, and much more. This periodical was published by Harper & Brothers, known today for their other publications Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. - Summary by Jill Engle
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
"April-Fool!"
10:19 - Chapter 2
General Schuyler and the Tories; Young Diamond Merchants
08:36 - Chapter 3
Across the Ocean; Or, A Boy's First Voyage: Chapter IV
11:59 - Chapter 4
A Strange Fellow-Voyager; Easy Botany: March
10:23 - Chapter 5
Noblesse Oblige; The Sun at Midnight
10:02 - Chapter 6
A Boarding-School Club
12:09 - Chapter 7
The Baby Elephant; Practical Jokes; The Jolly Dog's Practical Joke
11:01 - Chapter 8
Our Post-Office Box
16:37 - Chapter 9
Puzzles from Young Contributors; The Soapboxticon; Advertisements; Misfits; Charade; Solution of Chicken Puzzle
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