Harper's Young People, May 25, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly

Step into a lively scrapbook of 19th‑century imagination, where each page offers a fresh vignette for curious ears. A gentle hymn to remembrance opens the collection, with colorful verses that coax children into gathering violets, columbines and star‑flowers for fallen soldiers. The tone soon shifts to the rambunctious streets of old Boston, where a gaggle of boys prank their stern schoolmaster, accusing him of witchcraft and turning everyday chores into daring adventures.

Beyond the playground, the volume sails to distant horizons, following a young voyager on his first ocean crossing and a whimsical tale of a winged tramp drifting between clouds. Readers also find practical fun in tips for building a tiny aviary and a playful puzzle about a mysterious pasha. Together these lively sketches blend poetry, humor and a touch of wonder, inviting listeners to experience the charm of a bygone era.