Harper's Young People, August 2, 1881: An Illustrated Weekly: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Harper's Young People, August 2, 1881: An Illustrated Weekly: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Harper's Young People, August 2, 1881: An Illustrated Weekly is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Various.
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Harper's Young People, August 2, 1881" by Various is a publication aimed at young readers during the late 19th century. It is a collection of stories and articles intended to entertain and educate children, featuring diverse topics such as adventures, fairy tales, and educational content. The opening piece, "Tim and Tip; or, The Adventures of a Boy and a Dog," introduces the tale of young Tim, who has run away from an abusive home and is accompanied by his loyal dog, Tip. The opening of this particular story immerses readers in Tim's plight as he seeks refuge from his oppressive uncle, Captain Rufus Babbige. After learning that his runaway status has led to advertisements for his return, Tim's fears deepen as he reflects on the abuse he has suffered. The scene establishes a bond between Tim and Tip, underscoring their shared loyalty and determination as they journey together into an uncertain future. This heartwarming introduction serves not only to engage the reader's empathy but also sets the stage for their forthcoming adventures and the challenges they must overcome in their quest for safety and belonging.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Harper's Young People, August 2, 1881: An Illustrated Weekly
- Author credits: Various
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's periodicals, American
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Short Stories
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
