Harper's Young People, January 11, 1881 An Illustrated Monthly

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Harper's Young People, January 11, 1881 An Illustrated Monthly

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

MILTON.

2:52
2

THE MESSENGER BOYS AT THE CAPITOL. - BY HARRIET PRESCOTT SPOFFORD.

10:32
3

A HERO OF CHIVALRY.

5:22
4

[Begun in No. 58 of Harper's Young People, December 7.] - TOBY TYLER; - OR, TEN WEEKS WITH A CIRCUS. - BY JAMES OTIS. - Chapter V. - THE COUNTERFEIT TEN-CENT PIECE.

12:46
5

THE YOUNG TIN-TYPERS. - PART I.

10:45
6

[to be continued.]

0:02
7

WILD BIRDS IN THE COUNTRY.

2:41
8

[Begun in Young People No. 58, December 7.] - MILDRED'S BARGAIN. - A Story for Girls. - BY MRS. JOHN LILLIE. - Chapter V.

14:47
9

THE TWO BEARS. - BY FRANK BELLEW.

29:56
10

NEW BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS.

1:54

Description

Step into the world of a young poet whose early years unfolded on the bustling streets of 17th‑century London. Listeners will discover how a bright‑eyed boy named John Milton, schooled at St. Paul’s and later Cambridge, cultivated a love for poetry, ancient history, and republican ideas long before his famous verses were written. The narrative paints vivid pictures of his childhood wanderings near Windsor, his relentless studying, and the challenges that shaped his future literary triumphs.

The second sketch turns the spotlight to the energetic messenger boys who once scurried through the halls of the United States Capitol. Young readers will learn how these diligent pages, some as young as nine, earned modest wages while assisting lawmakers and gaining a unique glimpse of political life. Their stories reveal the blend of duty, ambition, and the modest beginnings of future leaders, offering a lively glimpse into a lesser‑known facet of American history.

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Full title

Harper's Young People, January 11, 1881 An Illustrated Monthly An Illustrated Monthly

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (88K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Release date

2014-01-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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