Harper's Young People, January 13, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly

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Harper's Young People, January 13, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

JEANIE LOWRIE, THE YOUNG IMMIGRANT. - BY MISS F. E. FRYATT.

11:16
2

LADY PRIMROSE. - BY FLETCHER READE. - CHAPTER I.

9:01
3

WILD-BOAR HUNTING IN JAPAN. - BY WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS.

6:29
4

SEEKING HIS FORTUNE. - BY MRS. W. J. HAYS.

13:14
5

A GREAT CATHEDRAL.

5:20
6

THE LYNX.

5:08
7

THE DEAD-LETTER OFFICE. - BY MRS. P. L. COLLINS.

7:37
8

HOW MOTHER ROBIN CALLED A NEW MATE. - BY E. JAY EDWARDS.

6:05
9

CHARLEY BENNET'S GHOST STORY. - BY MRS. MARGARET EYTINGE.

6:11
10

THE HOUSE THAT BELL BUILT; - Or, the Sad End of a little Girl's Romance.

7:43

Description

In the chilly dusk of Castle Garden, a bustling immigration hub, a small Scottish girl named Jeanie waits anxiously for her grandfather’s promised return. Surrounded by compassionate women and their own children, she clutches a treasured silken kerchief and a family heirloom umbrella, refusing to let go even as the night deepens and fear tightens around her heart. The scene is painted with the glow of gas lamps, the rumble of distant traffic, and the quiet murmurs of strangers who become reluctant guardians, offering crumbs, warmth, and gentle lullabies to ease her sorrow.

As morning light filters through the winter haze, the women hurriedly prepare for the day’s departures, only to discover that Jeanie’s beloved Sandy has not yet arrived. Their concern turns to whispered plans and hopeful promises, while the young immigrant’s longing for “ain gran’daddie” remains the only constant in the bustling, unfamiliar world. The narrative captures the tender blend of hope and hardship that greets newcomers stepping onto American soil.

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Full title

Harper's Young People, January 13, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly An Illustrated Weekly

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (88K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie McGuire

Release date

2009-03-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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