Harper's Young People, an illustrated weekly publication for children, includes serialized and one-off short stories, tales from history, poetry, puzzles, and other fun. This 18th issue of the serial, published on March 2, 1880, tells the tales of a dangerous African hunt, an evil bishop who meets his match, delightfully thwarted suburban hijinks, the weird, wild, and wonderful animals of Tasmania, and more. This periodical was published by Harper & Brothers, known today for their other publications Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. - Summary by Jill Engle
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
A Hunting Adventure
09:11 - Chapter 2
Biddy O'Dolon: Chapter II
15:11 - Chapter 3
Helping Himself to Cake; Viâ Brindisi
09:51 - Chapter 4
Pop's Idea of Fun
12:03 - Chapter 5
Almost Time!; Remarkable Animals
12:51 - Chapter 6
Ned's Snow-House
17:59 - Chapter 7
An Honest Miner; Baby; Knitted Scarf; Bishop Hatto
16:15 - Chapter 8
Our Post-Office Box
15:55 - Chapter 9
Advertisements; Perpetual Motion; The Soapboxticon, or Home-Made Magic Lantern; A Brave Princess; Charade
11:31