Harper's Young People, November 22, 1881 An Illustrated Weekly

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Harper's Young People, November 22, 1881 An Illustrated Weekly

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

ELSIE'S THANKSGIVING.PERILS AND PRIVATIONS."GRANDPA, YOU DO LOOK SWEET." THE LAME TURKEY.BITS OF ADVICE.THE FALL OF A MOUNTAIN.PEOPLE WE HEAR ABOUT.MICE AS PETS.THE TALKING LEAVES.SHADOW PANTOMIMES.KING HAZELNUT OUR POST-OFFICE BOX.

0:30
2

ELSIE'S THANKSGIVING. - BY MRS. MARGARET E. SANGSTER.

3:06
3

PERILS AND PRIVATIONS. - BY JAMES PAYN. - I.—THE WRECK OF THE "GROSVENOR."

15:36
4

"GRANDPA, YOU DO LOOK SWEET." - BY M. E.

0:51
5

THE LAME TURKEY. - A Story of Thanksgiving-Time. - BY RUTH HALL.

8:33
6

BITS OF ADVICE. - BY AUNT MARJORIE PRECEPT. - A TALK ABOUT SURPRISE PARTIES.

2:12
7

THE FALL OF A MOUNTAIN. - BY DAVID KER.

7:43
8

PEOPLE WE HEAR ABOUT. - I.—ARTHUR SULLIVAN.

1:55
9

MICE AS PETS.

6:58
10

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

13:08

Description

A lively collection of turn‑of‑the‑century tales invites young listeners into a world where simple joys and moral dilemmas walk hand in hand. In the opening vignette, a compassionate aunt explains the warmth of Thanksgiving to a visitor from abroad, while a misplaced kitten sparks sibling frustration and a heartfelt lesson about forgiveness. The narrative balances warm family scenes with a gentle reminder that gratitude can bloom even after disappointment.

The anthology then shifts to a stark maritime adventure, recalling the 1782 wreck of an East India ship and the desperate choices faced by its crew. Through vivid description and earnest reflection, the story paints both the peril of the open sea and the quiet heroism of those who strive to keep calm amid chaos. Together, these pieces offer a blend of heartfelt domestic moments and historical drama, perfect for listeners who enjoy stories that teach kindness, courage, and the enduring power of community.

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Full title

Harper's Young People, November 22, 1881 An Illustrated Weekly An Illustrated Weekly

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (92K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Release date

2015-09-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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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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