Harper's Young People, March 7, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

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Harper's Young People, March 7, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

FATHER TIME'S DILEMMA.MY BEAR HUNT.HÄNSCHEN VON MÖNKGUT.THE INVENTION OF THE STOCKING-LOOM.THE TALKING LEAVES.INCIDENTS OF THE GREAT FLOOD.PERIL AND PRIVATION.SOMETHING ABOUT SONATAS.THE LAST OF THE ICE.THE CANDY PULL.OUR POST-OFFICE BOX.BOUQUETAIRE—A NEW GAME.

0:35
2

FATHER TIME'S DILEMMA. - BY RAJA.

10:49
3

MY BEAR HUNT. - BY ALLAN FORMAN.

5:00
4

HÄNSCHEN VON MÖNKGUT.

1:17
5

THE INVENTION OF THE STOCKING-LOOM.

4:09
6

THE TALKING LEAVES. - An Indian Story. - BY WILLIAM O. STODDARD. - Chapter XXII.

12:44
7

[to be continued.]

0:01
8

INCIDENTS OF THE GREAT FLOOD.

3:12
9

PERIL AND PRIVATION. - BY JAMES PAYN. - II.—ON THE KEYS OF HONDURAS.

8:33
10

SOMETHING ABOUT SONATAS. - BY MRS. JOHN LILLIE.

9:54

Description

In this charming vignette, the mighty Father Time finds himself unexpectedly crippled by a bout of rheumatism, unable to make his usual daily journey to Earth. Concerned that the world might tumble into chaos, his countless offspring eagerly offer to stand in for him, each hoping to experience the wonder of a mortal day. Their enthusiasm quickly runs into the messy reality of human life, as a tiny time‑sprite discovers that a mischievous boy’s careless habits can drain even an immortal’s patience.

The story blends gentle humor with a touch of cosmic melancholy, as the young time‑keepers learn that the passage of hours is not as simple as turning a hand on a clock. Through witty dialogue and vivid descriptions, listeners are invited to imagine the heavens buzzing with impatient children and a weary Father Time watching from his hearth. It’s a light‑hearted meditation on responsibility, curiosity, and the unexpected challenges of stepping into another’s shoes.

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Full title

Harper's Young People, March 7, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly An Illustrated Weekly

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (98K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Release date

2017-04-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

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