Harper's Young People, March 7, 1882: An Illustrated Weekly: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Harper's Young People, March 7, 1882: An Illustrated Weekly is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Various.
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"Harper's Young People, March 7, 1882" by Various is a collection of children's periodicals published in the late 19th century. The content is a mixture of short stories, poems, and illustrations aimed at entertaining and educating young readers. The pieces included explore various themes such as adventure, science, and personal development, while incorporating moral lessons suitable for a youthful audience. The opening of this issue introduces readers to "Father Time's Dilemma," where the personification of Father Time grapples with his rheumatism, preventing him from fulfilling his duty of visiting Earth. His trillions of children offer to take his place for the day, leading to amusing misadventures as they learn the challenges of managing time. Through characters expressing their experiences on Earth, the story richly blends humor and lessons about responsibility and awareness of time’s value, setting an engaging tone for young readers.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Harper's Young People, March 7, 1882: 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: Humour
- Category: Poetry
- Category: Short Stories
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