Harper's Young People, February 14, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

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Harper's Young People, February 14, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
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A VALENTINE AND A MISSION."PICCIOLA." THE TALKING LEAVES.TIGER TOM.THE GAME OF CURLING.BITS OF ADVICE.MISS HOLSOVER'S "TREASURE." BRAN'S CONSCIENCE.OUR BALLOON.MAKE WAY FOR HIS MAJESTY!"AS STUPID AS A GOOSE." THE NIGHTINGALE'S LESSON.OUR POST-OFFICE BOX.A FIRST VALENTINE.WHAT'S IN A NAME?AN EXPERIMENT IN SWITZERLAND.

0:36
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A VALENTINE AND A MISSION. - BY MARGARET EYTINGE.

10:13
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"PICCIOLA." - BY MRS. SOPHIA B. HERRICK.

10:16
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THE TALKING LEAVES. - An Indian Story. - BY W. O. STODDARD. - Chapter XIX.

9:52
5

[to be continued.]

0:01
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TIGER TOM. - AN ADVENTURE ON THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA. - BY DAVID KER.

8:47
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THE GAME OF CURLING. - BY SHERWOOD RYSE.

6:00
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BITS OF ADVICE. - BY AUNT MARJORIE PRECEPT. - PRESENCE OF MIND.

2:08
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MISS HOLSOVER'S "TREASURE." - A Story of St. Valentine's Day. - BY MRS. JOHN LILLIE.

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10

[to be continued.]

0:01

Description

In a modest village of early February, twelve‑year‑old Electa Eliza carries a world of responsibility on her small shoulders, tending to her infant brother from dawn until night while her widowed mother works the household chores. Despite a limp and the weight of endless chores, she finds brief solace on the church steps, watching life pass by and dreaming of the books she once loved. Her devotion paints a tender portrait of perseverance, reminding listeners that greatness often lies in quiet, daily acts of care.

Across the street, the well‑to‑do Theodora Judson yearns for a purpose beyond her comfortable upbringing, aspiring to be an artist, author, or inventor who can touch thousands. A heartfelt conversation with her mother reveals a different kind of fame—one earned by brightening the lives of others—sparking Theodora’s quest to discover a true mission. Their intersecting worlds set the stage for a gentle exploration of ambition, compassion, and the many ways a young heart can make a difference.

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Full title

Harper's Young People, February 14, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly An Illustrated Weekly

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (93K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Release date

2016-10-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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