Harper's Young People, May 23, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

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Harper's Young People, May 23, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER. - BY JAMES OTIS, - Author of "Toby Tyler," "Tim and Tip," etc. - Chapter VIII. - THE DINNER PARTY.

10:28
2

[to be continued.]

0:01
3

SOME DIAMOND STORIES. - BY ELLA RODMAN CHURCH.

5:10
4

THE MOUNTAIN DWARF. - BY ANNIE L. BELCHER.

5:20
5

"PETER." - BY EDWARD I. STEVENSON.

5:07
6

THE CHILDREN'S JOURNEY. - A REMINISCENCE OF SOUTHERN AUSTRIA. - BY DAVID KER.

8:15
7

THE VICTIMS OF THE ARCTIC SEAS. - BY SHERWOOD RYSE.

9:55
8

APPLE BLOSSOMS. - BY MARY D. BRINE.

0:50
9

THE BOYS' TEA PARTY. - BY S. C. MORRISON.

15:33
10

BITS OF ADVICE. - BY AUNT MARJORIE PRECEPT. - PICNICS.

26:47

Description

A bustling circus tent swirls with excitement as Toby and his friends linger after a brief snake‑charmer act performed in honor of their late companion. While the boys scramble to locate Ella, the lively crowd—complete with a talkative skeleton and the ever‑watchful Mrs. Treat—adds a whimsical touch to the evening’s chaos. Their curiosity keeps them glued to the spectacle, and soon the troupe prepares to leave the tent for a different kind of gathering.

The group boards a brightly painted wagon and heads to Uncle Daniel’s farmhouse, where a modest dinner awaits. Mrs. Treat’s improvised costume and Mr. Treat’s comically oversized frock‑coat set a light‑hearted tone, while Uncle Daniel greets his eclectic guests with hearty hospitality and a generous spread of roast lamb. As the friends settle around the table, the warmth of shared food and laughter hints at the comforting community that will guide Toby’s next adventure.

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Full title

Harper's Young People, May 23, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly An Illustrated Weekly

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (91K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Release date

2018-09-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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