Harper's Young People, July 18, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

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Harper's Young People, July 18, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

THE SHEEP AT GRANDPA'S FARM.DARE'S CRUISE;A BRAVE BOY.HARRY MILLER'S STURGEON.MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER.AMUSING "HIS HIGHNESS." CATCHING BUTTERFLIES.TOM FAIRWEATHER GOES TO BASSORAH, THE HOME OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR.JOB'S TURKEY.KITTY'S DREAM.OUR POST-OFFICE BOX.

0:28
2

THE SHEEP AT GRANDPA'S FARM.

1:34
3

DARE'S CRUISE; - OR, THE DORY THAT FOUND ITS WAY HOME. - BY ELIOT McCORMICK.

13:48
4

A BRAVE BOY.

1:21
5

HARRY MILLER'S STURGEON. - BY BENJAMIN KARR.

5:34
6

MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER. - BY JAMES OTIS, - Author of "Toby Tyler," "Tim and Tip," etc. - Chapter XVI. - A LOST MONKEY.

12:33
7

[to be continued.]

0:01
8

AMUSING "HIS HIGHNESS." - BY MARY D. BRINE.

1:03
9

CATCHING BUTTERFLIES. - BY HELEN S. CONANT.

9:42
10

TOM FAIRWEATHER GOES TO BASSORAH, THE HOME OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR. - BY LIEUTENANT E. W. STURDY.

10:06

Description

In this bright, turn‑of‑the‑century collection, the first story invites listeners into a sleepy countryside where two siblings spend long summer afternoons tending a flock of fluffy lambs on their grandfather’s farm. Their gentle routine of naming each ewe, sharing willow twigs and salty treats, weaves a tender picture of family, faith, and the simple joy of watching nature’s rhythm. The narration captures the quiet wonder of twilight fields, offering a comforting sense of belonging that feels both nostalgic and timeless.

The next tale follows Dare, a spirited thirteen‑year‑old who prefers the helm of a small dory to the expectations of her seaside town. With a sailor’s hat perched on her unruly hair, she out‑maneuvers the snide rich boy Tom Suydam, proving that skill and courage aren’t measured by wealth. As a brewing storm threatens her course, listeners feel the rush of wind and waves while rooting for her daring determination.

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Full title

Harper's Young People, July 18, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly An Illustrated Weekly

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (94K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Release date

2018-12-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

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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