Harper's Young People, December 16, 1879 by Various

"Harper's Young People, December 16, 1879" by Various is an illustrated weekly publication intended for a younger audience, produced during the late 19th century. This collection includes stories and articles aimed at entertaining and educating children, covering themes of kindness, morality, and imagination. The likely topics addressed in this issue range from tales of friendship and compassion to lessons about social issues and Christmas charity. The content of this particular issue features a variety of stories, including "One Touch of Nature," which tells the tale of a little girl named Lily Douglas who learns the importance of generosity and empathy when she gives a doll to a poor street-sweeper girl. Other entries include articles teaching valuable life skills, such as "The Pocket Blow-Pipe," demonstrating a breathing exercise for health benefits, and "The Brave Swiss Boy," detailing a young hero's adventure. Each story encourages positive values and creativity, making it not only enjoyable for young readers but also enriching to their character development. Overall, this magazine serves as both entertainment and a moral compass for its youthful audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Title Harper's Young People, December 16, 1879
An Illustrated Weekly
Credits Produced by Annie McGuire
Reading Level Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject Children's periodicals, American
Category Text
eBook-No. 28261
Release Date
Last Update Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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