Harper's Young People, July 6, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly

A lively snapshot of late‑19th‑century youth, this issue opens with “The Mohawk Bowmen,” a spirited tale of a group of school‑boys who decide to form their own archery club. Guided by the handy Stuart, they learn to select a straight sassafras pole, plane and shape it into a hunting bow, then craft feathers and shafts for arrows. The narrative captures the excitement of hands‑on learning, the clatter of tools in the yard, and the pride each boy feels when his first arrow flies true.

Beyond the bowmen, the magazine offers a medley of short pieces—snappy observations from a Jerusalem window, whimsical riddles, a DIY guide to building a steam‑yacht, and a playful puzzle that promises a merry party. Together they provide a charming blend of adventure, practical know‑how, and lighthearted fun that will whisk listeners back to an era when curiosity and camaraderie ruled the playground.