Harper's Young People, July 11, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

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Harper's Young People, July 11, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER.WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART.HAVING FUN WITH A WOODCHUCK.THE WANDERING SUNBEAM.FOURTH OF JULY AT BEAVER BROOK.THE BABIES' PROCESSION.HOW JOHNNIE WENT TO SCHOOL.HOW TO LAY OUT LAWN TENNIS COURTS.PARSEE MERCHANTS OF BOMBAY.A CHERRY-TREE LESSON.OUR POST-OFFICE BOX.

0:31
2

MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER. - BY JAMES OTIS. - Chapter XV. - STEALING DUCKS.

13:01
3

[to be continued.]

0:01
4

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART. - BY MRS. JOHN LILLIE.

11:51
5

HAVING FUN WITH A WOODCHUCK. - BY ALLAN FORMAN.

5:09
6

THE WANDERING SUNBEAM. - BY E. M. TRAQUAIR.

0:24
7

FOURTH OF JULY AT BEAVER BROOK. - BY ADA CARLETON STODDARD.

11:07
8

THE BABIES' PROCESSION. - BY W. A. ROGERS.

2:37
9

HOW JOHNNIE WENT TO SCHOOL. - BY MARY A. PORTERFIELD.

8:34
10

HOW TO LAY OUT LAWN TENNIS COURTS. - BY SHERWOOD RYSE.

3:41

Description

A lively slice of 19th‑century youth culture, this issue bursts with playful sketches that capture the exuberance of a summer fair. In one standout tale a cheeky monkey hijacks a circus tent, prompting a rag‑tag crew of boys to devise a frantic rescue plan while the crowd roars with equal parts amusement and anxiety. The episode blends slapstick mishap with the earnest camaraderie of the youngsters as they scramble to save both the animal and the show.

Scattered among the adventure are shorter pieces that range from whimsical musings on music and nature to practical how‑tos, such as laying out a lawn tennis court or crafting a circus poster by hand. The assortment offers a charming window into the everyday curiosities and small dramas of the era, inviting listeners to wander through a world where a single day’s mischief can become a memorable lesson in teamwork and kindness.

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Full title

Harper's Young People, July 11, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly An Illustrated Weekly

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (90K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Release date

2018-12-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

A shared credit like this usually means the audiobook brings together work by more than one writer. That can make for a lively listening experience, with different voices, styles, and ideas collected in one place.

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