Harper's Young People, January 27, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly

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Harper's Young People, January 27, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total
1

THE DANCE IN THE KITCHEN.THE OLD MAN OF MONTROSE."THE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE." LADY PRIMROSE.EIGHTY YEARS OF A BIRD'S LIFE.A HARD SWIM.SOME CURIOUS ART WORKS AND ARTISTS.HARES, WILD AND TAME.CHARADE.WHEN SKATES WERE BONES.THE MONKEYS OF INDIA.THE LITTLE DELINQUENT.THREE FAMOUS DIAMONDS.TEMERITY.OUR POST-OFFICE BOX NOSES OUT OF JOINT.

0:37
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THE DANCE IN THE KITCHEN.

1:03
3

THE OLD MAN OF MONTROSE.

0:39
4

"THE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE."

6:50
5

[Begun in No. 11 of Harper's Young People, January 13.] - LADY PRIMROSE. - BY FLETCHER READE. - CHAPTER III.

10:45
6

the end.

0:00
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EIGHTY YEARS OF A BIRD'S LIFE. - BY MRS. AMELIA E. BARR.

9:54
8

A HARD SWIM. - BY DAVID KER.

9:38
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SOME CURIOUS ART WORKS AND ARTISTS.

5:45
10

HARES, WILD AND TAME.

8:07

Description

The opening pages tumble into a lively chorus of rhyme and rhythm, beginning with a kitchen dance where a singing tea‑kettle sets girls twirling to a Scottish jig. A cheeky verse about an old man of Montrose and his comically long nose follows, delivering a blend of humor and gentle satire that feels instantly familiar. These playful poems capture the carefree spirit of Victorian childhood, inviting listeners to picture soot‑gray kitchens and mischievous cats as the verses bounce along.

Interwoven with the verses are bite‑size sketches that range from curious animal anecdotes to a compact portrait of a youthful cavalry hero who rose to become a celebrated general. The historical vignette sketches the brave Marshal Ney’s early exploits, while other short pieces explore topics like wild hares, dazzling diamonds, and even the origins of skating. Together they form a charming mosaic of folklore, fact, and fanciful imagination, perfect for a quiet afternoon of listening.

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Full title

Harper's Young People, January 27, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly An Illustrated Weekly

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (89K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie McGuire

Release date

2009-03-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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